Overview
The Professorship of Legal History at the University of Lucerne will start on 1. August 2027 (or by agreement). The position can be a full (50–100 %) Ordinarius/Extraordinarius or 75–100 % Assistant Professor with tenure‑track.
Responsibilities
* Represent Legal History comprehensively in research and teaching.
* Lead internationally and inter‑disciplinary research projects.
* Organize congresses and scientific conferences.
* Assume leadership roles at the Obwaldner Institute for Justice Research and at the Institute for Legal Foundations – lucernaiuris.
* Where possible, combine the professorship with a positive‑law specialty in private, criminal or public law and teach this area.
Qualifications
* Completion of a habilitation or an equivalent scientific qualification; for an assistant professorship, a promotion plus an advanced habilitation project.
* Dissertation or habilitation must have a clear foundational connection; at least one qualification must be directly linked to foundations of law.
* Research activity in legal history, especially Swiss legal history, is desirable.
* Experience or interest in justice research is advantageous.
* Willingness to participate actively in university self‑governance bodies.
* Optional: ability to teach in Italian.
EEO Statement
The University of Lucerne actively promotes gender equality and encourages applications from women. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted until 10. Mai 2026. Submit your application via the following link:
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