Lecturer for School and Instructional Development (80%)

Windisch

Key information

Publication date:08 January 2026
Workload:80%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Windisch

Job summary

Join FHNW as a Dozent*in for School Development, shaping future educators. Enjoy a collaborative environment focused on growth and flexibility.

Tasks

Design and implement training events for school staff on development topics.
Collaborate on learning coaching and self-organized learning initiatives.
Advise school leaders and support long-term development processes.

Skills

Degree in education or social sciences with relevant experience required.
Strong communication skills and institutional awareness.
Flexibility in working hours and mobility within Northwestern Switzerland.

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Lecturer for School and Instructional Development (80%)

University of Teacher Education FHNW, Institute for Continuing Education and Consulting

Your tasks:

As a lecturer in the school development department, you will be active in the following areas:

Design and implementation of continuing education events at schools with entire faculties or defined subgroups on key topics of school and instructional development
Collaboration in the design and implementation of offerings in the areas of learning coaching, self-organized learning, learning landscapes, and multiprofessional teams
Advising leaders such as school principals, steering groups, and authorities in a target group- and situation-appropriate manner and accompanying long-term development processes
Maintaining information and experience exchange within the department and the institute
Promoting professional networking and collaboration with other service areas of the University of Teacher Education

The position is limited until 31.08.2027. After the expiration of the fixed term, we offer the possibility of a transition to a permanent employment relationship.

Your profile:

You are a committed and service-oriented personality with high flexibility and a fine sense for the individual needs of our participants. Additionally, you bring the following:

University degree in education or social sciences or an equivalent degree in counseling, coaching, supervision, or adult education with a qualified degree in supervision and organizational development at MAS level
Teaching qualification at a target level of primary or secondary level I or II including professional experience in the education sector, preferably in the school environment as well as in counseling, organizational development, and/or project management
Sound knowledge of elementary school, especially in the Northwest Switzerland educational region
Very good presentation skills and institutional thinking
High willingness for temporal flexibility and mobility in the Northwest Switzerland educational region and the neighboring cantons

The lecturers at FHNW shape their activity according to their field of expertise and influence it through their experiences and interests. Integration into an institute or a study program promotes professional exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration across universities. The flexible working conditions enable employees a high degree of self-determination and personal responsibility.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 01.02.2026.

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