Lecturer in Special Education (40%)
- 15 October 2026
- 40%
- Permanent position
- Muttenz
About the job
Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the Future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals
Lecturer in Special Education (40%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Special Education and Psychology
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 as well as 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 levels.
- 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 subject relevance (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.
Teaching at FHNW is the interface between training, professional activity and continuing professional development – 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 of expertise.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 8 November 2026.
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