Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor (conditional pre-tenure) in language sciences (French)
Assistant / Associate Professor @University of Luxembourg posted 1 hour agoJob Description
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university, resolutely multilingual and interdisciplinary.
The Department of Humanities within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences is seeking a renowned academic to join its team as an Assistant Professor (depending on qualifications) in Language Sciences (French). The recruited person will participate in research activities in the fields related to language sciences (including linguistics, semiotics, stylistics, rhetoric).
Your role
The recruited person will participate in research activities in fields relating to language sciences (notably linguistics, semiotics, stylistics, rhetoric).
It will be used to consolidate and strengthen the research program in the field of applied and digital linguistics, oriented towards digital humanities (digital literacy, multimodality, textometry).
Areas of teaching
The recruited person will be responsible for teaching activities in general linguistics and language sciences in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle programs of French studies, covering a wide range of subjects and approaches in their course offering:
- Bachelor in European Cultures (BCE) – French Studies: stylistics and pragmatics of text, text grammar, discourse analysis, digital literacy. Supervision of bachelor’s theses
- Master’s degree in secondary education (French language and literature stream): disciplinary specialization courses in language sciences or with a didactic vocation in the teaching and learning of French, particularly in a multilingual context; digital literacy. Supervision of master’s theses
- Doctoral school: scientific writing, research methodology, supervision of doctoral students
Contact for any information regarding the role: Prof. Dr. Monique Weis, Head of the Department of Humanities. Email: monique.weis@uni.lu
Your profile
- A doctorate in language sciences (7th section of the CNU for candidates from France), preferably with a focus on digital literacy
- Post-doctoral experience in scientific research and academic teaching of at least three years
- An international research profile demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, the organization of conferences, seminars, study days, scientific interventions in numerous research locations, obtaining research funding
- An ability to build collaborations between colleagues from different disciplines and with local cultural institutions
- A spirit of initiative and intellectual curiosity, openness to multilingualism and an interest in the country are essential prerequisites
Language requirements
The University of Luxembourg is located in a multilingual environment. The person selected for this position must be proficient in native/near-native French and English. Knowledge of German will be considered an advantage. The University actively supports language development among its staff and offers access to language courses for this purpose.
Our offer
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff from 90 countries. Member of “The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities”
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality facilities. Close ties to the Luxembourg business world and job market. A unique urban location with excellent infrastructure.
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the financial center, and numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local authorities, associations, NGOs, etc.
- An exceptional research environment and qualified support staff
- Very good external financing opportunities
- Services aimed at promoting staff well-being and work-life balance
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online only and contain:
- Cover letter addressed to Prof. Dr. Robert Harmsen (Dean of the Faculty)
- Detailed CV, including periods of absence from work, including family leave and career breaks
- List of publications and copies of five recent publications related to the field of the position
- Copies of diplomas
- List and brief description of external research funding obtained over the past five years
- List of supervised doctoral theses and teaching activities over the past five years, including courses taught
- Declaration of research, teaching and other activities at the University of Luxembourg including ideas for collaborative projects and an outline for an undergraduate course
- The name, contact information, and current position of three references who can provide an assessment of the application. Please indicate their relationship to you.
To ensure full consideration, we ask that you apply by October 15, 2025. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
General information:
- Job Reference: UOL07658
- Contract type: 5-year fixed-term contract (conditional pre-tenure), with the prospect of a permanent position and promotion to Assistant Professor in the event of a positive evaluation. In the case of an excellent, more experienced candidate, a direct appointment to Assistant Professor with a permanent contract may be considered.
- Work schedule: Full-time position (40 hours/week)
- Workplace: Belval Campus
Gender equality:
The University of Luxembourg is committed to gender equality among its academic staff and aims to eliminate barriers to the recruitment and career advancement of female professors. In the event that two candidates submit equivalent CVs, the University will give preference to the female candidate in all departments where gender balance is not achieved.
