OpenFieldAssistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in International Law and Global Dispute Settlement
Tenure-track faculty position teaching graduate public international law, conducting research on international adjudication and arbitration, and supervising doctoral dissertations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate in Public International Law (Ph.D., S.J.D., or equivalent) with exceptional international record.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent lecturing and research capability in English; proficiency in French an asset.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Swiss professorship hiring.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Distinguished publication record in leading international law reviews (e.g., AJIL, EJIL) and demonstrated grant success.
- Recommendation letters
- Three reference letters from eminent international legal scholars.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Swiss professorial salary: CHF 130,000 to CHF 152,000 per annum with competitive startup funding
- Application fee
- Zero employment application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tenure-track academic faculty appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Faculty Search Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Geneva Graduate Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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