Lecturer for International Affairs in Midwifery and Reproductive Health 80%

School:

Gesundheit

Starting date:

01.08.2025

Your role

• Strategic leadership and development of the institute's international strategy
• Planning, implementation, and continuous development of internationalization projects
• Designing and conducting teaching modules and interprofessional learning courses
• Leading and overseeing international projects and special assignments
• Representing the institute's leadership in international matters

Your profile

• PhD preferred; MSc in Midwifery or in another discipline relevant to the professional field
• Experience in strategic planning and project management, ideally in an academic or research context
• Strong national and international networks
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills
• Fluent in German and English

This is what we stand for

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is one of Switzerland's largest multidisciplinary universities of applied sciences, with over 14'000 students and 3'400 faculty and staff.

At the Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, we train midwives who are committed to the health of women and their families through their professional work. As an educational institution with its own research team, we contribute to solving social and health policy issues.

Vision: As a leading center for maternal and reproductive health in Europe we promote the discipline of midwifery through education, research, and leadership to enhance the well-being of women, families, and society.

Mission: To prepare competent midwives who develop the full potential of the profession and academic discipline.

You can expect a varied job in an innovative and supportive working environment. We offer you employment under cantonal conditions, good development opportunities and an attractive, centrally located workplace in Winterthur.

ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation.

What you can expect

We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions. A detailed description of advantages and benefits can be found at Working at the ZHAW . The main points are listed below:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Jessica Pehlke-Milde
Leitung Institut für Hebammenwissenschaft und reproduktive Gesundheit

Sabrina Leu
Recruiting Manager