An academic in Ethics in Education and Didactics of Philosophy and Citizenship
Reference: 37720 / EDUC 005 / 2026
UCLouvain seeks to recruit
A full-time academic in Ethics in Education and Didactics of Philosophy and Citizenship
Main campus: Louvain-la-Neuve
About us
UCLouvain is in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Founded in the heart of Europe in 1425, the university brings together 40,000 students and 6,000 staff members on 9 campuses in Brussels and Wallonia. Research and education activities are organised in 20 faculties, 23 research institutes, 5 learning centres and 18 libraries. UCLouvain also has two university hospitals.
UCLouvain is a major player in the transition to a sustainable society. The challenges of the ecological crisis are integrated into courses and the university develops numerous local projects (such as a university farm and sustainable campuses). As a digital university, UCLouvain is involved in open science and education, and trains academics in innovative teaching practices through its Louvain Learning Lab. Thanks to two science parks, the university’s research benefits from interaction with 250 companies and 3 incubators, which is fuelled further by being at the centre of a region driven by technological innovation.
UCLouvain has a long tradition of international collaborations for teaching and research through partnerships across the world. As a member of the Circle U. European University alliance, the university offers a unique opportunity to work in an environment of interconnected campuses across Europe (London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Pisa, Belgrade, Aarhus and Oslo).
Job description
Within the Faculty of Education and the Institut supérieur de philosophie, Social Sciences and Humanities Sector, this position will include the following teaching, research and community service duties:
1. Teaching
You will teach mainly in the field of initial teacher training, within the various study cycles (co)managed by the Faculty, and in particular within the framework of the Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in teaching in sections 1, 2 and 3. You will also supervise Master's theses.
You will mainly teach the ethics of education and the didactics of philosophy and citizenship in these programs.
Sections 1, 2 and 3 are those that train teachers from, respectively, kindergarten to the 2nd year of primary education, from the 3rd year of kindergarten to the 6th year of primary education, and from the 5th year of primary education to the 3rd year of secondary education (in line with the Decree of 7 February, 2019 defining initial teacher training). The different programs open progressively: from September 2023 for section 1, section 2 and section 3 and from September 2024 for the Advanced Master in Teacher Education, the evolution of the volume of teaching hours will be progressive.
You will collaborate with school-internal and school-external professionals within the field of compulsory education.
Most of the teaching assignments will be situated at the pedagogical departments of the university colleges. Courses will be given in French, and you may be required to work on evenings and on Saturdays.
2. Research
3. In addition …
Once tenured, you will carry out various service activities and responsibilities within the institution, such as being a member of a programme committee or examination committee or having management responsibilities within the faculty or research institute.
You will also contribute to serving society through collaboration with educational stakeholders, schools and university colleges, who are involved in teacher training. You will also collaborate with partners, in the economic, social, cultural or development cooperation fields. Finally, you will ensure, through research and teaching activities, the university’s international visibility.
Who we’re looking for
4. Education
You have a PhD in Philosophy or in a domain that can be considered as equivalent.
5. Experience
You have a proven track record in university teaching, with evidence where possible by formal evaluations. Your scientific experience is demonstrated by publications of international standing.
You have supplemented this with an extended stay or significant experience abroad, outside the institution that awarded your doctorate.
You have a professional experience in compulsory education and/or in teacher training. You have knowledge of the compulsory educational system of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.
6. Skills
You are comfortable working as part of a team of academics and integrate research results into your teaching. You are capable of conducting high-level scientific research, from obtaining funding to team management. You are creative, open to pedagogical innovation and multidisciplinary.
Given the nature of the position, you will have a perfect knowledge of the French language from the start.
You will be able to communicate in English. If this is not the case, you undertake to acquire a command of this language within two years of taking up your position. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
Specifically (if applicable):
7. You have scientific experience on ethics in education evidenced by publications in international outlets;
8. You are able to contribute with your research in interdisciplinary projects in educational sciences;
9. You have proven skills in the didactics of philosophy and citizenship.
What we offer
10. Tenure after positive assessment of the probationary period – typically four years. This type of career entitles you to a public sector pension.
11. Appointment as lecturer or professor according to your previous academic experience, as determined by the Rectoral Council.
12. Teaching load capped at 90 hours for a full-time tenure-track position, and 150 hours once tenured.
13. An attractive and progressive salary according to seniority and the promotion process.
14. A start date of 1 September 2026 at the earliest.
15. An integrated leadership and management training programme, including a range of pedagogical, linguistic and other training courses.
16. Benefits including transport, family, culture, commercial, etc.
17. Official policy that supports equal opportunities and promotes diversity within academic and all other categories of staff.
18. Specific emphasis on a work-life balance.
Practical Information
Application deadline: Wednesday 12, November 2025 at noon (UTC+1 Time Zone)
Starting date: 1st September 2026
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Apply only via the online application (applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered).
To be considered, your application must contain within a single PDF:
19. motivation letter (to be included in the single PDF as well as in your candidate profile);
20. current curriculum vitae (to be included in the single PDF as well as in your candidate profile);
21. copy of your official PhD diploma;
22. full publication list and summary of 3 most significant recent publications;
23. research strategy, i.e. your future 5-year research programme;
24. teaching programme, i.e. your vision and teaching methods;
25. If you are shortlisted and invited to an audition, you will be asked to submit: a Ph. D. project, with a view to taking on a doctoral student in the first year of your appointment; 3 to 5 letters of recommendation must be uploaded by your referees in accordance with the instructions you will be given.