Full Professor or Tenure-Track Professor of Dogmatics and Ecumenical Theology — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Fribourg
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 67 days ago
Role overview
Appointing authority / administrative unit / institution
The University of Freiburg is an educational institution, research center, employer and event organizer all in one.
Their innovative strength makes them an important driver for the economic and cultural life of the region.
- Appointing authority / administrative unit / institution
- The University of Freiburg is an educational institution, research center, employer and event organizer all in one.
- Doctorate in Catholic theology
- Scientifically relevant publications in the area of the advertised position
Key requirements
- Doctorate in Catholic theology
- Scientifically relevant publications in the area of the advertised position
- Demonstrated pedagogical suitability for university teaching
- Desirable: networking in the field of lived ecumenism and ecumenical work
- Knowledge of the University's second language (level B1 oral) or acquisition within two years of taking up the position
Application process
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Contacts
- Applications with the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates, list of publications and copies of the most important publications amounting to a maximum of three books and five articles, research concept, teaching concept, teaching evaluations, information about ongoing projects, etc.) must be sent in digital form to the Dean's Office of the Theological Faculty of the University of Freiburg, [email protected], by September 15, 2026. Your tasks
- Teaching in the subjects of dogmatics and theology of ecumenism in its entirety.
- The courses are part of the 5-year full program of theology studies in accordance with the Swiss framework as well as a number of other courses.
- The teaching is offered as face-to-face and online teaching.
- Didactic and technical support for the development of the latter is available
- Research in the subject area of the professorship including the acquisition of third-party funding; Support for doctorates and habilitations
- Cooperation in interdisciplinary research projects within and outside the faculty and the university
- Commitment to the faculty’s continuing education offerings
- Networking in the Swiss churches and ecumenical church work
- Participation in the academic self-administration of the faculty and the university Desired profile Doctorate in Catholic Theology
Additional details
- Due to its bilingualism and international appeal especially for doctoral students
- Following in the tradition of the Dominican Order, it combines the diversity of theological forms of thought with innovative perspectives for a theology that serves the church and society.
- Applications with the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates, list of publications and copies of the most important publications amounting to a maximum of three books and five articles, research concept, teaching concept, teaching evaluations, information about ongoing projects, etc.) must be sent in digital form to the Dean's Office of the Theological Faculty of the University of Freiburg, [email protected], by September 15, 2026.
- Research in the subject area of the professorship including the acquisition of third-party funding; Support for doctorates and habilitations
- Participation in the academic self-administration of the faculty and the university
- Knowledge of the second language (level B1 oral) is expected or must be acquired within two years of taking up the position
Notes and original content
- Due to its bilingualism and international appeal
- especially for doctoral students
- Your tasks
- Research in the subject area of the professorship including the acquisition of third-party funding;
- Support for doctorates and habilitations
- Desired profile
- Contact person
Questions about this listing
What salary does Etat de Fribourg offer for this role?
Etat de Fribourg lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Fribourg. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Etat de Fribourg offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Fribourg?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Fribourg can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Fribourg's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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