Professor for Interventions in Language and Speech Disorders 80–100%
- 01 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
The Intercantonal University of Special Education (HfH) is the most important Swiss competence centre for special and remedial education with around 2,000 students. In teaching, research and services, we are committed to participation and educational equity. Our work combines scientific excellence with social responsibility and is oriented towards the needs of practice, politics and the education system.
Professor for Interventions in Language and Speech Disorders 80–100%
Would you like to contribute your expertise to a dedicated team? For the Institute of Language and Communication, we are looking from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement for a committed and motivated person who will enrich our team with initiative and enthusiasm.
Your area of responsibility
- Establishment and further development of the strategic teaching, research and development area of interventions in language and speech disorders in science and practice
- Responsibility for tasks in the field of speech therapy/logopaedics within the fourfold mandate (education, further education, research & development as well as services)
- Development and scientific substantiation of language and speech therapy interventions in educational-therapeutic contexts
- Participation in the conception, implementation and evaluation of modules, especially in the BA and MA Logopaedics degree programmes
- National and international representation of the subject area through scientific publications, in specialist committees, networks and practice
- Acquisition of third-party funds as well as establishment and expansion of cooperations
Your profile
- Doctorate in speech therapy/logopaedics or special education or related disciplines
- Proven expertise in the field of speech therapy in educational-therapeutic contexts
- Experience in the conception and management of research and service projects
- Proven expertise in scientific publishing and third-party funding acquisition
- Experience in university teaching as well as research and development
- Experience in establishing and further developing teaching, research and development fields
- Interest in strategic development and interprofessional collaboration
Questions about the position:
Prof. Dr Karoline Sammann
Head of the Institute of Language and Communication
Phone +41 44 317 11 09
karoline.sammann@hfh.ch
Questions about the application process:
Ms Marion Blumör
Head of Human Resources
Phone +41 44 317 11 26
marion.blumoer@hfh.ch
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 30 July 2026 via the online platform.
www.hfh.ch
Prof. Dr Karoline Sammann
Head of the Institute of Language and Communication
Phone +41 44 317 11 09
karoline.sammann@hfh.ch
Questions about the application process:
Ms Marion Blumör
Head of Human Resources
Phone +41 44 317 11 26
marion.blumoer@hfh.ch
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 30 July 2026 via the online platform.
www.hfh.ch
