Adjunct Professor (course Gender and Sexuality in a Global Context) - Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies program
Franklin University Switzerland is seeking a part-time instructor to teach the course Gender and Sexuality in a Global Context within the Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies program. This writing-intensive course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to key concepts in gender studies, examining how gender operates across different cultural domains and how it intersects with race, culture, ethnicity, and class.
The course meets during the Fall semester (late August through mid-December 2025) on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:45. Instructors should be prepared to co-design the course content and provide detailed feedback on multiple drafts of student writing. The methodology adopted by the instructor is flexible, while the learning outcomes and quality assurance standards are set and assessed by the university.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, or Gender Studies.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to fferrari@fus.edu.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview in English.
PhD Student (2 positions)
Franklin University Switzerland (https://www.fus.edu/academics/divisions/communication-history-and-politics) invites applications for a PhD position in the SNSF research project DIVIDE of Professor Oliver Strijbis.
Franklin is a private liberal arts university in Lugano (Sorengo), Switzerland, accredited as a Swiss university institute by the Swiss Accreditation Council, authorized to offer Swiss-accredited Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees. Franklin is also accredited as an American university by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA, authorized to offer US-accredited Bachelor and Master degrees.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2025 or upon agreement. Funding is guaranteed for four years total, conditional on the approval of the PhD proposal by the end of the first year. Gross annual salary will be CHF 47,000 to 50,000 (as per SNF Funding conditions).
The PhD student will participate in the Political Science doctoral program, which offers advanced methodological and substantive training as well as professional development. The PhD candidate will contribute to the project DIVIDE, which investigates the effects of secession referenda on interethnic relations, and will develop and conduct their own PhD project in the broad areas of the project. The PhD candidate will be able to dedicate at least 80% of the working time for research activities.
The position requires:
1. An MA degree in political science or a related discipline (Evidence that graduation can be expected before September 1 is also sufficient)
2. Excellent Master's thesis and/or final grades
3. Strong interest in political behavior and/or nationalism
4. Very good knowledge of quantitative methods
5. Motivation to pursue an academic career
6. Ability to work both independently and in a team
7. Good working knowledge of English
8. A commitment to learn basic Italian (at least A1) within two years
9. Command of additional languages relevant to the project is welcome.
Further inquiries can be directed to Prof. Oliver Strijbis (ostrijbis@fus.edu). Information about the research activities of the project leader is available on Oliver Strijbis' website (https://www.fus.edu/academics/faculty/oliver-strijbis).
Please send your application electronically as one PDF-file comprising your letter of interest, CV, transcripts, a writing sample (e.g. Master thesis), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference to this email address: DIVIDEPhD@fus.edu
The deadline for applications is June 30, 2025.
Post-doctoral Researcher
Franklin University Switzerland (https://www.fus.edu/academics/divisions/communication-history-and-politics) invites applications for a Postdoc position (100%) in the SNSF research project DIVIDE of Professor Oliver Strijbis.
Franklin is a private liberal arts university in Lugano (Sorengo), Switzerland, accredited as a Swiss university institute by the Swiss Accreditation Council, authorized to offer Swiss-accredited Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees. Franklin is also accredited as an American university by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA, authorized to offer US-accredited Bachelor and Master degrees.
The starting date for the position is September 1, 2025 or later by agreement. Funding is guaranteed for four years total, with a gross annual salary of approximately CHF 90,000 (as per SNF Funding conditions).
We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher with research experience and/or interest in political behavior and/or nationalism. The Postdoc will lead a working package of the project DIVIDE, which investigates the effects of secession referenda on interethnic relations. The Postdoc will be able to dedicate at least 80% of the working time for research activities and teach one course per semester, on average.
The position requires:
10. A PhD degree in political science or a related discipline
11. A strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through internationally visible publications, third-party funding, or related research activities
12. Strong interest in political behavior and/or nationalism
13. Excellent knowledge of quantitative methods
14. Ability to work independently and lead a small team
15. Strong command of English
16. A commitment to learn basic Italian (at least A1) within two years
17. Command of additional languages relevant to the project is welcome.
What we offer:
18. Integration in a dynamic division with highly motivated and engaged members
19. Possibility to co-author within the research group and beyond
20. Possibility to develop an independent research agenda
21. Opportunity to develop leadership abilities
22. Financial and academic support from the research group and the University
Further inquiries can be directed to Prof. Oliver Strijbis (ostrijbis@fus.edu). Information about the research activities of the project leader is available on Oliver Strijbis' website (https://www.fus.edu/academics/faculty/oliver-strijbis).
Please send your application electronically as a single PDF-file comprising your letter of interest, CV, transcripts, a writing sample (e.g. publications, job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference to this email address: DIVIDEPostdoc@fus.edu
The deadline for applications is June 15, 2025.