Advanced Lecturer 60 – 80% in the Field of Language Support, Multilingualism and German as a Second Language

About the job

Advanced Lecturer 60 – 80% in the Field of Language Support, Multilingualism and German as a Second Language

The Intercantonal University of Special Education (HfH) is the most important Swiss centre of expertise 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. For the Institute of Language and Communication, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Your Area of Responsibility

• Taking on tasks in teaching in the Master’s degree programme in School Remedial Education in the subject areas of language support and language didactics, multilingualism and German as a second language
• Carrying out further education and service assignments in the thematic fields of the institute
• Collaboration and partial responsibility in the development and implementation of research and development projects in the field of language support, German as a second language, etc.

Your Profile

• Completed Master’s degree in special education, speech therapy education, school remedial education, German as a foreign and second language, multilingualism or a similar university diploma
• Several years of professional experience as a special educator / school remedial educator
• Proven expertise in the field of language support and language didactics for special educational needs and multilingualism
• Experience in university teaching and didactics (CAS University Didactics)
• Willingness to develop professionally and content-wise
• Enjoyment of working in an interdisciplinary team

We offer you

We Offer

Flexible Working Hours

With annual working hours, home office options and various working models, you can shape your working day.

Further Education and Development

We promote your professional development with an annual time budget and access to internal and external further education opportunities.

Vibrant Corporate Culture

You work in interdisciplinary teams where knowledge is actively shared and collaboration is lived. Regular staff events – such as team days or joint events – promote exchange across departments and strengthen cohesion.

Health and Well-being

Offers in the area of corporate health management as well as discounted sports opportunities at the Academic Sports Association support your well-being.

Attractive Social Benefits

We support you financially with the pension fund (BVK), insurances and offer you a high level of security.

Meaningful Activity

At HfH you work on topics with societal impact.

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 Daniela Telesco
Human Resources HfH
Phone +41 44 317 12 41
bewerbung@hfh.ch

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 15 October 2026 via the online platform.

www.hfh.ch
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