Institute of Hermeneutics and Philosophy of Religion

Professorship in Systematic Theology, especially Hermeneutics 100 %

Start of employment February 1, 2027, permanent employment

The Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religion at the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a professorship in Systematic Theology, in particular Hermeneutics, as of February 1, 2027. Depending on the qualifications of the person to be appointed, the professorship will be filled as a full professorship, associate professorship or assistant professorship with tenure track.

Your responsibilities

The person to be appointed must represent the subject of systematic theology (dogmatics) in research and teaching in the entire breadth of its topics and issues. Special competence is expected in the field of theological and general hermeneutics. The professorship is located at the Institute for Hermeneutics and Philosophy of Religion (IHR) and is associated with participation in the scientific activities of the IHR (including chairpersonship of the interdisciplinary “Netzwerk Hermeneutik und Interpretationstheorie” and editorship of the series “Hermeneutik und Interpretationstheorie”). The ability to communicate scientific findings to the public is expected. A successful application requires identification with the principles of the University of Zurich, the ability to connect with the strategic subject areas of the faculty, willingness to participate in academic self-administration, and commitment to faculty and university services.

Your profile

The formal requirements for an assistant professorship include a degree in theology and at least a doctorate in the field of systematic theology (dogmatics); for an associate professorship, at least a relevant habilitation or equivalent qualification is also required. German language skills are required for this position.
The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore expressly invites applications from qualified female academics. UZH offers family-friendly working conditions such as job sharing or part-time professorships.

Information on your application

Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2025 via the "Apply now"-button below.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Stefan Krauter, Chair of the Appointment Committee, and Prof. Dr. Matthias Wüthrich, subject representative on the Appointment Committee.

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Institute of Hermeneutics and Philosophy of Religion

Kirchgasse 9, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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