Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
The University of Lucerne is a modern, personal and dynamic human sciences university at the heart of Switzerland and Europe. In keeping with our guiding principle 'Moving Human Sciences', we focus on people and their institutions with our six faculties, two academies and two university research centres. Our aim is to develop the University of Lucerne into a pioneering, internationally visible centre for research and teaching in the human sciences.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, with its ten institutes and departments focuses on interdisciplinarity and innovation in research and teaching. The faculty offers its nearly 700 students a range of integrated degree programmes that are unique in Switzerland. We place great emphasis on excellent supervision and on ensuring close links between teaching and research.
Position Overview
Assistant Professor of Sociology with a focus on “Communication and Sociological Theory” (100%, tenure track) – start as of February 1, 2027. (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
As holder of the position, you will be responsible for teaching and research in the sociological fields of theory and communication. You will represent and further develop plural sociological theories in the Lucerne Department of Sociology, conceptualising communication as a fundamental concept of sociological theory and applying this approach to the analysis and teaching of current societal developments.
Teaching contributions include the BA program in Society and Communication (core curriculum and Media specialization), the MA program in Society and Communication (Media & Digital Transformation specialization), and the BA and MA Sociology programs. You will also actively participate in the development of new study programmes within and between faculties. Experience with interdisciplinary degree programmes, teaching in sociology, and student supervision is an advantage.
Qualifications
High‑quality research record. Your track record should include publications in top‑tier national and international scholarly journals or presses, ability to acquire third‑party funding, and prizes or other academic awards.
PhD in sociology by the start date. Excellent qualifications in teaching and research. Social skills and teamwork abilities, openness for equal‑opportunity policies, willingness to supervise doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, and engagement in administrative responsibilities are required. Teaching in English or German is possible. German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or willingness to acquire it within a reasonable timeframe.
We explicitly encourage qualified female scientists to apply as part of our mission to increase female representation in research and teaching. We particularly invite applications from people with disabilities, people of colour, and individuals who identify as members of racial or ethnic minorities in the Swiss context to further diversity and equal opportunity. The University of Lucerne promotes work‑life balance.
Application Deadline
Your application is due on May 29, 2026.
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