Junior Lecturer 80 – 100%

About the job

Junior Lecturer 80 – 100%

The Intercantonal University of Special Education (HfH) is the most important Swiss centre of expertise for special and remedial education with around 2,000 students. In teaching, research and services, we are committed to participation and educational equity. Our work combines scientific excellence with social responsibility and is oriented towards the needs of practice, politics and the education system. For the Institute of Language and Communication, we are looking for a committed individual from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Your area of responsibility

• Participation in teaching, especially in the Master’s programme in School Remedial Education
• Involvement in continuing education and service assignments in the institute’s fields of expertise
• Participation in research and development projects in the institute’s fields of expertise 

Your profile

• Completed Master’s degree in special education, speech therapy education, school remedial education, educational sciences with a focus on special education or a comparable field 
• Initial professional experience in the educational sector, for example as a special education teacher or school remedial educator, and/or initial research experience in remedial and special education topics 
• Sound knowledge and particular interest in the area of language and communication as well as motivation to further develop your own professional profile in this field 
• Interest in university teaching as well as involvement in continuing education, research and services 
• Enjoyment of working in an interdisciplinary team and willingness to take on increasing responsibility

We offer you

We offer

Flexible working hours

With annual working hours, home office options and various working models, you can shape your working day.

Continuing education and development

We promote your professional development with an annual time budget and access to internal and external training opportunities.

Vibrant corporate culture

You work in interdisciplinary teams where knowledge is actively shared and collaboration is lived. Regular staff events – such as team days or joint events – promote exchange across departments and strengthen cohesion.

Health and well-being

Offers in the area of occupational health management as well as discounted sports opportunities at the Academic Sports Association support your well-being.

Attractive social benefits

We support you financially with the pension fund (BVK), insurances and offer you a high level of security.

Meaningful work

At HfH, you work on topics with societal impact.

Questions about the position:

Prof. Dr Karoline Sammann
Human Resources HfH
Phone +41 44 317 11 09
karoline.sammann@hfh.ch

Questions about the application process:

Ms Daniela Telesco
Human Resources HfH
Phone +41 44 317 12 41
bewerbung@hfh.ch

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 15 October 2026 via the online platform.

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