Full Professor of Social Work (50%)

Job description: The successful candidate has a proven track record of excellent internationally recognized research and is
expected to develop fundamental research projects in social workrelated fields oriented towards application and intervention on social work issues. The successful candidate will teach courses to doctoral students in social work, specializing in qualitative
and mixed research methods at the doctoral level, with selected courses open to MA students. The candidate will furthermore
contribute to the management of the Transdisciplinary Institute of Social Work (ITTS) within in the Faculty of Economics and Business (FSE). Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding is a plus, as is a comprehensive understanding of the field and its network. The candidate will offer courses at the faculty, work in cooperation with other faculties, other disciplines, and other institutions (in particular Universities of Applied Sciences).

Requirements: Applicant must hold a PhD in social work or another related discipline in the social sciences. The candidate
should demonstrate strong coaching and teaching abilities, along with a deep understanding of theoretical models and practical issues in social work, both domestically and internationally. Moreover, candidates should have extensive experience
in empirical methods and social work research with a track record of high-level scientific publications of international significance, as well as ongoing research with great potential in social work. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate
a vision for the Transdisciplinary Institute of Social Work (ITTS) and its operations, as well as management skills. Courses will be taught in English. French is the official administrative language of the University. Non-French speakers are expected to acquire working knowledge of French after a two-year period. German is a clear advantage.

Applications should be uploaded at www.unine.ch/candis (ref. FSE-TRAV-SOCIAL) in the form of a single PDF file, including a
letter of motivation, a CV documenting full teaching and research experience, a list of scientific (peer-reviewed) publications, a list of other publications and book contributions, copies of diplomas, and a list of experts able to assess the candidate’s competence (with at least three names). The candidate is also invited to present a statement (three pages max.) of teaching and research interests, his/her scientific approach to the domain, and projects that he/she intends to undertake at Neuchâtel.
Application deadline: 28 February 2025.

The University of Neuchâtel (UniNE) is an internationally recognized institution as well as a university on a human scale. With almost 4300 students from Switzerland and beyond (nearly 20% of students from abroad), it provides high quality teaching and support. Bachelor and Master degrees are compatible with most European universities and are in line with society’s expectations in a variety of innovative and cutting-edge fields.
Halfway between Geneva and Zürich, in the middle of Europe, the UniNE is a perfect place for those who wish to study or to undertake high-level research in a magnificent environment, near lake and mountains. In Neuchâtel, students’ and researchers’ activities take place throughout the city, in various nearby places. This ensures close contact and mutual help, in particular between beginners and advanced students.

For further information, please contact the Head of the Hiring Committee (michaela.slotwinski@unine.ch) or the Dean (doyen.seco@unine.ch) and visit our website at www.unine.ch/seco.
The University of Neuchâtel is committed to provide nondiscriminatory working conditions.