PHZH

Zürich

Professor for "Didactics of History" 80-100%

About the job


 
 
 

Professor for "Didactics of History" 80-100%

from 1 July 2027 or by arrangement


PH Zurich actively shapes education, school and teaching of today and tomorrow in teaching and research. The Secondary Level I Department is responsible for the training of teachers at secondary level I. It currently offers four master's degree programmes as well as subject extensions that impart professional competences for teaching at secondary level.

 

The position of Professor "Didactics of History" is located in the Secondary Level I Department, Geography, History, Religion and Culture (GRK) section. You will make a significant research and development contribution to the following subject areas:

 

  • Research in the field of history didactics, historical teaching and learning, and historical culture
  • Development of innovative, interdisciplinary approaches and learning environments with particular consideration of current societal challenges

 

The position includes at least 40% in teaching and 40% in research.

Your impact.

  • Contribution to curricular (further) development in history didactics as well as in the multidisciplinary field of geography, history, political education, cultures, ethics and in the didactics of natural and social sciences
  • Acquisition, management and implementation of research and development projects in history didactics and related disciplines
  • Development, delivery and evaluation of teaching and continuing education events
  • Supervision of master's and doctoral students
  • Network expansion

Your profile.

  • University degree and doctorate as well as preferably habilitation in the field of didactics of history (or historical science)
  • Excellent track record (projects, publications, knowledge transfer) in history didactics research and development
  • Teaching diploma for secondary level I or a neighbouring school level (or equivalent proof of target level reference)
  • Successful, several years of teaching experience in university education and continuing education
  • Experience in acquiring third-party funding and project management
  • National and international networking
  • Experience in supervising researchers in qualification phases
  • Willingness to cooperate for the cross-university and interdisciplinary further development of the research group "Didactics of Social Sciences" at PH Zurich
  • Very good knowledge of the Swiss education system
  • Strong team spirit and a winning demeanour

What will inspire you.


Your next step.
Please submit the following documents exclusively via our online application platform by 11 September 2026

  • Complete application documents (cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas)
  • List of your research and development projects, including third-party funded projects
  • Comprehensive overview of all publications
  • Your three most relevant publications

 

Please also submit a two- to maximum three-page exposé on possible research activities you would pursue at PH Zurich.

We welcome direct applications and ask for your understanding that we do not consider personnel agencies or email applications.



Questions about the position.
Prof. Dr Christine Bieri Buschor
Head of Department
Tel.: +41 43 305 56 86
E-mail: christine.bieri@phzh.ch


Questions about the application process.
Linda Kräuliger
Deputy Team Leader HR Consulting / HR Consultant
E-mail: linda.kraeuliger@phzh.ch

PH Zurich as an employer.




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