Hochschule Luzern
Luzern
Lecturer for Strategy, Organisation and Leadership in Public and/or Nonprofit Organisations 60 – 80%
- 04 November 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Basic knowledge), English (Basic knowledge)
- Luzern
About the job
Closer to the pulse of science and business.As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the forefront of the times with its offerings. Far-sighted and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business is the Central Swiss competence centre in the economically and socially significant areas of business and regional economics, banking and finance, communication and marketing, as well as tourism and mobility.
The Institute for Business and Regional Economics IBR at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business has more than 40 years of experience in further education, consulting and research.
To strengthen the Public & Nonprofit Management competence centre, we are looking for you to join us immediately or by arrangement as a
Lecturer for Strategy, Organisation and Leadership in Public and/or Nonprofit Organisations 60 – 80%
Your tasks
- You will take on the acquisition, management and processing of research and consulting projects in the public and nonprofit sector (possible topics: strategy, organisation and leadership development, governance and decision-making processes)
- You will teach in education (Bachelor and/or Master in Business Administration) and further education including supervision of student work and projects
- You will write specialist publications and build networks within and outside the institute, also within the framework of (inter)national conferences and meetings
- You will maintain active collaboration and networking with actors from practice, science and politics
- You will participate in internal projects of the IBR and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Your profile
- You have a university degree in economics or social sciences (at least Master’s level, PhD desired)
- You have in-depth practical knowledge in public and/or nonprofit organisations
- You have experience in project management and consulting (including acquisition)
- Experience with research and publication activities is desirable
- You are characterised as an independent, entrepreneurial-thinking, team-oriented, communicative and innovative personality. In addition, you bring a high level of customer orientation and communication skills in German (written and spoken), ideally also in English
Our offer
- We offer you a practice-relevant, varied and exciting teaching and project activity with diverse contacts to public and nonprofit organisations
- A collegial, highly qualified, interdisciplinary and well-networked team looks forward to your curiosity, your initiative, your networked thinking and your creativity
- You will find flexible and attractive working conditions in terms of time and location
- In addition, we support your personal development in teaching and research and offer an open, team-oriented and innovative organisational culture
The position is initially limited to two years with the prospect of a permanent contract.
Location
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Business
Walter-von-Moos-Promenade 1
6005 Lucerne
Professional enquiries
Prof. Jonas Willisegger
Head of Competence Centre Public & Nonprofit Management
T +41 41 228 99 81
jonas.willisegger@hslu.ch
