Lecturer in the Field of Social Work in Schools 60 – 80%
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:09 September 2025
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join the Hochschule Luzern as a Social Work educator. Be part of a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Tasks
- Develop and lead modules and programs in Social Work education.
- Teach in the Bachelor's program and support student projects.
- Manage applied research and service projects in school social work.
Skills
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Sciences; 3+ years experience.
- Strong knowledge of Social Work in schools and project management.
- Digital skills and teaching experience at the university level.
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Your Tasks
- Development and management of modules and programs as well as teaching in the field of Social Work in Schools in initial and continuing education
- Teaching in the Bachelor's program in Social Work including supervision of student work
- Acquisition and management of applied research and service projects in the field of Social Work in Schools (main focus)
- Networking and publication activities in the field of Social Work
Your Profile
- Master's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences (PhD advantageous)
- At least 3 years of professional experience outside of universities and good networking in the field
- Solid knowledge in the field of Social Work in Schools
- Experience in project management, successful acquisition and implementation of research, service, or practice projects
- Digital and didactic skills and teaching experience at the university level
- Self-responsibility, commitment, communication, and teamwork skills
Our Offer
- Attractive employment with scope for creativity in an exciting and varied position in the dynamic environment of a university of applied sciences
- A field of activity with plenty of room for initiative, independent work, and profiling
- Promotion of the dual competence profile (scientific and practical orientation)
- Modern employment and working conditions and good social benefits
- An attractive workplace in close proximity to the train station and lake in Lucerne
- Depending on the employment level, accompanied activities in practice are possible
Professional Information
Prof. Dr. René Stalder
Head of the Institute for Social Pedagogy and Social Policy
T +41 41 367 48 78
rene.stalder@hslu.ch
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