Programme Director MSc in Wood Technology (40 - 60 %)

About the job

• Strategically lead and further develop the Master programme Wood Technology
• Be responsible for the content-related, didactic and curricular development, quality assurance and deployment planning of the programme
• Promote trans-, interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration with experts in teaching and research and ensure knowledge transfer
• Represent in internal and external commissions and committees
• Ensure highly qualified teaching in the subject areas of wood economics, wood technology or timber construction

From the autumn semester 2028, the workplace is expected to be Biel

• University degree in wood economics, wood technology, timber construction or civil engineering with several years of practical experience and a strong industry network
• Experience in the conception, further development or coordination of study programmes in the higher education environment
• Leadership experience or experience in managing complex tasks as well as strong organisational and communication skills
• Proven excellent teaching performance, demonstrated by several module evaluations
• Very good German and English skills as well as international and intercultural competences; knowledge of French is an advantage

• Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Responsibility in exciting future projects that attract attention beyond the boundaries of the specialist world.
• National and international networking as well as contacts with politics, administration, business and society.

Sandra König-Niederhauser
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 33 08

At the Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering we shape the built environment for the future. Together with partners from business and society, we develop inspiring solutions for sustainable living spaces and infrastructures and learn from nature through the material wood.