Professor for Organisational Communication (80 - 100 %)

27 May 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Olten

Job summary

Join Hochschule für Wirtschaft FHNW as a Professor*in for Organisationskommunikation. Engage in teaching, research, and consulting.

Tasks

Strengthen the focus on Organisationskommunikation across all areas.
Acquire and conduct research and consulting projects; publish findings.
Develop and lead continuing education programs for students.

Skills

Master's degree in relevant fields; PhD preferred; extensive experience.
Practical skills in digital and audiovisual communication.
Experience in applied research and consulting project acquisition.

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Professor for Organisational Communication (80 - 100 %)

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Competitiveness and Communication

Your tasks:

You are active within the extended service mandate of the University of Applied Sciences. This includes teaching in initial and continuing education, application-oriented research and consulting for companies. In doing so, you take on the following activities:

Strengthening the focus area of organisational communication in all service areas of the FHNW
Acquisition and implementation of research and consulting projects; scientific publication activities
Design, further development and management of continuing education programmes
Teaching at Bachelor and Master level as well as in continuing education

Due to the summer break, we will begin interviews from mid-August 2026.

Your profile:

You are a creative, flexible, open, team-oriented and communicative personality with several years of experience in organisational communication/corporate communication. In addition, you have a university degree in business, communication or social sciences – at least Master’s level, a doctorate is desired (PhD or Dr.). Your profile is complemented by the following points:

Several years of practical experience outside the university sector in organisational/corporate communication (leadership role)
Practical skills in digital and audiovisual communication
Proven track record in acquiring applied research and consulting projects including corresponding publication evidence
Confident appearance in dealing with executives from business, administration and politics

The combination of teaching, research and practice is our passion. Our University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW fosters and utilises the enriching diversity of its staff. It is our ambition to learn every day in a connected and dynamic world in order to train innovative and responsible leaders of tomorrow. In doing so, we live a respectful, practice-oriented and internationally influenced culture.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application.

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