Lecturer for International Affairs in Midwifery and Reproductive Health 80% | ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Publication date:
24 May 2025Workload:
80%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health as a lecturer. Shape the international strategy and enjoy a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Lead the development of the institute's international strategy.
- Plan and implement internationalization projects effectively.
- Design and conduct innovative teaching modules and courses.
Skills
- PhD preferred; MSc in Midwifery or relevant field required.
- Strong project management experience in academic settings.
- Excellent communication and intercultural skills essential.
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Lecturer for International Affairs in Midwifery and Reproductive Health 80%
Are you ready to shape and implement the international strategy of the Institute of Midwifery and Reproductive Health? Do you want to contribute your expertise in teaching and project management and drive innovative ideas forward? Then you are exactly what we are looking for!
School: Gesundheit
Starting date: 01.08.2025
- 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
- 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
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.
Wir bieten hochschulgerechte Arbeits- und Anstellungsbedingungen an und fördern aktiv die Personalentwicklung unserer Mitarbeitenden und Führungspersonen. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der Vorteile ist auf der Webseite «Arbeiten an der ZHAW» zu finden. Hier die wichtigsten Eckpunkte:
Prof. Dr. Jessica Pehlke-Milde
Leitung Institut für Hebammenwissenschaft und reproduktive Gesundheit
Sabrina Leu
Recruiting Manager
