Lecturer in Special Education (40%)

About the job

Lecturer in Special Education (40%)

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Special Education and Psychology

Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals

Your tasks:

As a lecturer for development and empowerment in the field of special education at the Institute of Special Education and Psychology, you will take on the following tasks in particular: 

• Design and delivery of courses on educational-psychological and special education fundamentals and their application, with a focus on socio-emotional development and neurodiversity.
• Support of students during their practical professional studies and assistance in linking theory and school practice.
• Supervision of qualification theses at Bachelor and Master level.
• Participation in curriculum development as well as active contribution to the advancement of innovative and transdisciplinary educational formats.
• Depending on your profile, involvement in practice-oriented research and development projects as well as in continuing education offerings.

Your profile:

• University degree with relevant subject focus (university, ETH or university of applied sciences)
• EDK-recognised diploma in special education
• Doctorate desired
• Specific expertise and additional qualifications in the area of socio-emotional development and neurodiversity
• Proven, qualifying professional experience in the field of special education
• Interest in joint curriculum, teaching and quality development
• Independent, flexible and team-oriented working style.

Your prospects:

Teaching at FHNW is the interface between training, professional activity and continuing education – challenging and at the same time meaningful. It enables staff to impart knowledge in a practice-oriented manner and to implement research results directly. At the same time, the exchange with students in initial and continuing education broadens and inspires the perspective on one’s own field.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised equality of pay between women and men

Targeted support for doctoral projects

Sabbatical for professors for research and practice projects

300 hours of time allowances for continuing education, administration and university development

Start date: Position commencement as of 1 May 2027. Apply online Your workplace: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz

Any questions?

About the position:

Prof. Dr Céline Anne Favre, Head of the Chair for Development and Empowerment, Contact: +41 61 228 54 37

About the application process:

Cornelia Krieg, HR Manager, Contact: +41 56 202 78 21

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 8 November 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/ph