Professor of Business Psychology 80-100 %

About the job

Professor of Business Psychology 80-100 %

We are looking for you for this role

• Professional responsibility for the teaching and research focus on business psychology.
• Independent acquisition of third-party funding from national and international research funding institutions (e.g. Swiss National Science Foundation, Innosuisse, EU funding) as well as management, implementation, and publication of corresponding research projects.
• Design and delivery of educational programmes and courses in teaching and continuing education.
• Acquisition and execution of service projects in the field of business psychology.
• Active involvement in projects for the further development and positioning in teaching, continuing education, and practical transfer, as well as for profiling the responsible topics and the organisation.

What distinguishes you

• Completed university degree in psychology (MSc) with a doctorate in business psychology.
• At least five years of practical experience outside the academic environment.
• Research expertise with proven success in acquiring EU research projects and leading third-party funded research projects including publication activities.
• Strong interest and proven success in university-level teaching and continuing education, ideally with corresponding higher education didactic qualification.
• Experience in developing and managing continuing education programmes at CAS/MAS level including client acquisition and support.
• Established network in the field.

Where you will work

The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, with over 14,000 students and more than 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-disciplinary universities of applied sciences in Switzerland.

Department of Applied Psychology

The Department of Applied Psychology offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and continuing education programmes, diverse consulting services, and practice-oriented research projects. In this breadth, psychology is uniquely represented at a Swiss university. Since 1923, we have been creating new knowledge, linking psychological insights with practical challenges, and providing our expertise to business, administration, and society. The department unites three institutes: the IAP Institute of Applied Psychology, the Institute for Human, Society and Technology, and the Institute for Mental Health. Together, they stand for scientifically grounded, high-quality, and socially relevant psychology with a strong practical focus. With its staff, culture, and diverse offerings, the Department of Applied Psychology holds a special position in the Swiss higher education landscape.

Any questions? Then get in touch with us!

Questions about the application process?

Selina Silva

selina.silva@zhaw.ch

Questions about the advertised vacancy?

Prof. Dr Christoph Negri

Head of IAP Institute of Applied Psychology

christoph.negri@zhaw.ch