Professor in Education through Sport in Social Sciences within the Institute of Sports Sciences

Leading teaching and research institution at the international level, UNIL has approximately 5,000 employees and 17,500 students, spread across the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility. The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP) of the University of Lausanne is opening a position for: Professor in Education through Sport in Social Sciences within the Institute of Sports Sciences Start date: 1st August 2027 or to be agreed Location: Switzerland, Lausanne, Dorigny campus Contract duration: Associate Professor: 6 years renewable, Assistant Professor in PTC: 2 years renewable 2x2 years. After 4 years, an evaluation procedure for tenure-track appointment to the rank of Associate Professor is initiated (Directive of the Directorate on conditional pre-tenure track). Activity rate: 100% The Institute of Sports Sciences (ISSUL) is the main center of UNIL for teaching and research in the interdisciplinary field of sports sciences. It brings together experts in human and social sciences (history, psychology, management, sociology) and life sciences (physiology, biomechanics, medicine, molecular biology) in the Olympic capital. Main missions: Teaching (45%) This will involve ensuring 6 hours of weekly teaching per year in French: A teaching exemption of 2 hours per week / year is granted during the pre-tenure period in the event of appointment as an Assistant Professor in conditional pre-tenure track. The holder will supervise Master's and Doctoral theses. Research (45%) The holder will develop their own research work in the field of Education through Sport (disciplinary orientation: social sciences). Given the needs of the institute, psychology profiles are not a priority/expected. The holder's research will lead to international-level publications. It is expected that the person will be affiliated with one of the research centers of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and integrate into the Institute of Sports Sciences (ISSUL). The holder will seek external funding, notably from the Swiss National Science Foundation (FNS). Administrative responsibilities (10%) In accordance with the Directorate's directive, teaching staff members are called upon to assume administrative tasks within their unit, faculty, and university. For the faculty, these tasks concern participation in commissions and decision-making or representative bodies. Desired profile Doctorate in sports science or social sciences or equivalent title; University teaching experience; Proven research in the field of Education through Sport, disciplinary orientation: social sciences; Excellent integration into international scientific networks; Ability to attract external research funding; Good knowledge of French and English, spoken and written; Ability to teach in French within 2 years. Annex: detailed job profile Your application file Interested persons are asked to send us, via the online platform, a file containing: a letter of motivation a curriculum vitae with a list of publications a copy of diplomas and titles five main publications in pdf format Only applications sent through this channel will be considered. Further information can be obtained from: (email). Application deadline: 31 August 2026 (23:59 GMT+1). Note UNIL is committed to: Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community; Guaranteeing an open, respectful, and conducive environment for development; Offering favorable working conditions for reconciling different areas of life; Supporting scientific talent. In order to increase the number of women in professorial positions, female applications are particularly encouraged. Procedure for recruiting the professorial corps jpid3ace34ajm jpit0627jm jpiy26jm