Assistant Professor in Modern English Literature

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

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Presentation

The English Department of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lausanne, invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor (tenure track directly to Professor Ordinaire [Full Professor]) in Modern English Literature. We welcome applications from candidates with specialisations in Victorian literature, Modernism, and/or modern poetry. 

Job information

Expected start date in position: 1 August 2027

Contract length*: 2 years, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 6 years

Activity rate: 100%

Workplace: Lausanne-Dorigny

* The person appointed as tenure-track Assistant Professor will be hired for a term of two years, renewable twice on the proposal of the Dean's Office. In principle, an evaluation procedure will be initiated at the end of the 8th semester, i.e. at the start of the third two-year term. At the end of this procedure, the Faculty may propose the promotion of the candidate to the rank of Professor Ordinaire (Full Professor). 

Your activities 

Teaching 

The succesful candidate will be expected to teach 4 hours per week at the Bachelor's and Master's levels during the pre-tenure period (6 hours per week after tenure). They will also contribute to the coordination and supervision of examinations, as well as to the mentoring and supervision of students research work.

Research

The successful candidate will develop an independant research agenda while contributing to collaborative research projects. They will actively engage in scholarly activities and participate in national and international research collaborations, including initiatives such as CUSO doctoral programme in English Studies.

Institutional engagement

The successful candidate will collaborate with other sections, programmes, and research centres within the Faculty. They will contribute to inter-institutional collaborations and participate in the administrative duties associated with the life of the Section, the Faculty and the University. They should be able to work effectively in a bilingual English-French environment, as French is the official language used for Faculty - and University - level meetings and correspondance. 

Your qualifications 

• A PhD in one of the areas of modern literature specified above.
• Two published monographs, or one monograph and at least five substantial peer-reviewed (Scholarly critical editions will also be taken into account)
• Experience in university teaching at all levels ideally (at least 2-3 years)
• Ability to obtain grant funding and coordinate team projects 

What the position offers you

A friendly and dynamic working environment with many opportunities for collaboration and intellectual entrepreneurship. 

For further information

Please contact: Professor Kevin Curran (kevin.curran@unil.ch) 

Your application

Deadline : 15 November 2026

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter that includes a description your current research project(s)
• A cv that includes a clearly presented list of publications
• Names and contact details of 2 referees
• Copies of university degrees

Please upload your full application as a single PDF here:

Only applications submitted through this platform will be taken into account. 

Remarks

UNIL is commited to:

• Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Fostering an open, respectful, and supportive environment in which all members can thrive;
• Providing working conditions that support a healthy work-life balance;
• Supporting early-career researchers and the next generation of scholars.

To increase the representation of women in academic positions, applications from women are particularly encouraged.

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