Assistant Professor; tenure track directly to Professor Ordinaire) 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.

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.

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).

The successful 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.

The successful candidate will develop an in dependant 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.

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.

• 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 (at least 2-3 years)
• Ability to obtain grant funding and coordinate team projects

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

Please contact:
Professor Kevin Curran (kevin.curran)

15 November 2026

• 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.