Programme Director BSc & MSc in Applied Psychology 80%

For our Vice-Rectorate Teaching, we are looking for a Programme Director BSc & MSc in Applied Psychology 80% starting 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.

• Operational responsibility and academic leadership of the BSc/MSc programmes in Applied Psychology and the assigned modules/courses
• Ensuring the quality of study modules and compliance with regulations/processes as well as the didactic framework of the university of applied sciences
• Individual examination and advising of students on study phase-related issues (admission, dispensation, selection of specialisation/courses, etc.)
• Marketing of the educational offer, including conducting information events and advising prospective students
• Conceptual further development of the assigned educational offer, conducting module reviews including teaching-learning plans (TLPs); selection and management of lecturers, as well as support in developing new course offerings
• Collaboration with study administration and advising and participation in committees (e.g. grading committee) and projects
• Representation of the programmes internally and externally as well as maintenance and expansion of relationships with students, industry representatives and other relevant stakeholders

• A university degree (MSc) in Psychology is required, a doctorate is an advantage
• Professional experience in market-oriented functions as well as proven success in the professional environment of the programmes to be supervised (Applied Psychology/Business Psychology)
• Experience in project management and affinity for customer acquisition and marketing
• An independent, precise and efficient working style
• Enjoyment of conceptual work and its operational implementation
• Confident, target group-appropriate appearance, with customer orientation, resilience and strong communication skills
• Very good German and good English skills in spoken and written form; French skills are an advantage
• Confident use of MS Office tools and ideally experience with school administration software (e.g. CampusNet), learning apps (e.g. Brian) and LMS platforms (e.g. OpenOlat)

• A varied role with independence and personal responsibility in an agile working environment
• A committed team and supportive colleagues in a professional working environment
• Contemporary employment conditions (40 h/week, at least 25 days holiday, coverage of daily sickness benefits and accident insurance contributions, supplementary accident insurance, own pension fund, etc.)
• Internal training and development opportunities, as well as attractive employee discounts
• Flexible working hours, possibility for home office, and a centrally located workplace in Zurich
  Oerlikon (approx. 5 minutes’ walk from Zurich Oerlikon station)

Does this role appeal to you? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the ‘Apply’ button below. Unfortunately, applications by email or post cannot be considered.