Programme Director MAS Smart Engineering (40%)

About the job

The Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences (FFHS) offers part-time Bachelor, Master and continuing education programmes using the blended learning method. For our approximately 3100 students, we employ 180 staff members as well as over 550 (part-time) lecturers. Whether in teaching, research or administration – as a responsible employer, we rely on committed employees who are willing to support our vision of time- and location-independent studying.

To strengthen the Department of Business and Technology, we are looking for a Programme Director MAS Smart Engineering (40%) at our locations in Zurich or Brig, starting immediately or by arrangement

Programme Director MAS Smart Engineering (40%)

Your responsibilities

• Strategic orientation and operational management of the programme
• Content design and quality assurance of the modules and curriculum, taking into account current market requirements
• Representation of the programme internally and externally through active relationship management with students, industry representatives and other stakeholders
• Student recruitment and advising as well as suitability assessments of interested parties
• Financial management of the programme (budgeting and cost control)
• Delivering specialist lectures and presentations
• Department leadership and teaching activities in the Department of Business and Technology

Your profile

• Open and team-oriented personality with a strong service orientation
• Completed university degree (Master) in a relevant field, preferably with a doctorate
• Didactic qualification and strong affinity for e-learning (blended learning) desirable, or willingness to develop further in this area
• Affinity for teaching and research
• Willingness to undertake subject- and method-specific further training
• Network and understanding to leverage synergies with internal and external partners

What you can expect from us

• Compatibility of work, family and professional development
• Motivated and experienced staff
• Attractive employment conditions and good opportunities for further training
• Modern working environment at the new campus in Brig or Zurich

For professional enquiries, our Head of Department Business and Technology (simon.ruff@ffhs.ch, Tel: +41 27 510 38 50) and for general enquiries our Head of HR (adrienne.schnyder@ffhs.ch, Tel: +41 27 510 39 09) will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents by 15.11.2026.