Head of Electrical and Information Engineering Degree Programme (80-100%)
- 16 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Apprenticeship
- Windisch
About the job
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Head of Electrical and Information Engineering Degree Programme (80-100%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Electrical and Information Engineering Degree Programme
The Electrical and Information Engineering degree programme shapes central developments of our digital and technological future. For our degree programme, we are seeking a committed and strong leadership personality who combines teaching, practice, innovation and leadership.
Your tasks:
- Operational management and strategic further development of the degree programme
- Responsibility for quality, study operations as well as personnel and financial resources
- Promotion of an engaged study and teaching culture and a practice-oriented curriculum
- Representation of the degree programme externally and advising prospective students
- Own activity in teaching and applied research (optional)
- Close collaboration with lecturers, institutes and other degree programmes
- Building and maintaining networks and cooperations with companies, schools, alumni and universities
Your profile:
- University degree in electrical engineering, computer science or a related field
- Several years of professional and industry experience as well as understanding of current technologies
- Ability to translate practical needs into future-oriented study programmes
- Experience in higher education teaching, preferably in a technical degree programme
- Experience in leading teams and in building and maintaining networks
- Communication, cooperation and design competence
- Higher education didactic qualification or willingness to acquire it
The head of the degree programme can also be appointed in job sharing. We expressly welcome joint applications from two people with complementary professional and personal profiles. Prerequisites are a shared understanding of leadership, a clear division of tasks and the willingness to jointly assume overall responsibility for the degree programme.
We offer:
A responsible leadership role with great scope for design in a dynamic, interdisciplinary university environment. You shape the education of future engineers and strengthen the connection between university, business, research and society.
The uniqueness of FHNW is reflected in the combination of teaching and application-oriented research as well as collaboration with practice. The complementary perspectives enable a differentiated understanding and action in a rapidly changing world. Exchange and collaboration are paramount.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 29 November 2026.
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