Programme Director Bachelor Immersive Technologies 80-100%

About the job

You lead the Bachelor programme in Immersive Technologies and continuously develop it as a forward-looking study offer. You shape the strategic direction of the programme, strengthen its positioning in a dynamic, international technology field, and connect university teaching, innovation, as well as exchange with business and research. In particular, your tasks include:

• Professional, strategic, personnel and administrative management of the Bachelor programme Immersive Technologies
• Strategic and content-related further development of the curriculum as well as ensuring high study quality
• Development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning formats in the field of immersive technologies
• Planning, organisation and quality assurance of study operations
• Building and maintaining a national and international network with companies, start-ups, universities and research partners
• Positioning and marketing of the programme as well as attracting new students
• Teaching activities and supervision of students
• Participation in the strategic further development of the Department of Computer Science and close collaboration with the Immersive Realities Center

• Several years of professional and ideally several years of leadership experience in the areas of Immersive Technologies, XR (AR/VR/MR), Spatial Computing, Game Technologies or related technology fields
• University degree at Master’s level in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Technologies or a related subject area
• Sound knowledge of current developments in immersive technologies and their application in industry, research or education
• Experience in the development and implementation of innovative products, applications or services as well as the ability to translate technological trends into future-oriented educational offers
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking as well as enthusiasm for further developing and positioning a study programme
• Strong communication and networking skills as well as experience in collaboration with business and research
• Ideally experience in university teaching or adult education. A certificate in university didactics can be acquired subsequently.
• Very good English and German skills

• Interesting and challenging work in an innovative and emerging technology department
• Beautiful and modern working environment on our new campus directly at Rotkreuz station
• Modern employment and working conditions, including flexible home office arrangements
• Commitment to diversity in the workforce and a culture of continuous improvement

Prof. Frederick Egli
Deputy Director Co-Head of Education
frederick.egli@hslu.ch

As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the cutting edge with its offerings. Farsighted and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.