Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Head of Sports and WAH (80–100%) (Co-Leadership in Part-Time Possible)
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Head of Sports and WAH (80–100%) (Co-leadership in part-time possible)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Institute Secondary Level I and II
Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school leaders.
Your tasks:
As the head of the Sports and WAH area for Secondary Level I and II, you and your team are responsible for the training of teachers in the two subjects of Sports (Secondary Level I and II) and WAH (Secondary Level I). As the area leader, you are responsible for the quality and further development of the modules of these two study areas and also contribute your subject expertise to the further development of the degree programs of the Institute Secondary Level I and II, particularly in interdisciplinary areas such as health education and education for sustainable development.
Your core tasks include:
Personnel leadership and personnel management
Conceptual development of the course offerings in the Sports and WAH area
Ensuring the quality of the course offerings
Conducting courses in a subject assigned to the area
Member of the management team of the Institute Secondary Level I and II: Co-responsibility for the delivery and further development of the degree programs for Secondary Level I and II as well as the Institute
Your profile:
You are a communicatively strong and team-oriented personality who moves confidently in both the university and school environment and enjoys taking on leadership tasks. As a recognized personality with knowledge of the current challenges in the Swiss education system (including primary education and higher education landscape), you strengthen the team and contribute to the profiling of the Institute Secondary Level I and II. You have high expertise and are well anchored in the relevant scientific community.
You also possess:
Completed university studies in a discipline related to the area, ideally with a doctorate
Teaching diploma and target level reference for Secondary Level I or II desired
Subject didactic expertise in one of the subjects Sports or WAH as well as in the (subject) professionalization of teachers
Several years of experience in school and higher education practice and in teacher training for Secondary Levels I and II
Leadership experience in the higher education sector as well as management competencies
Proof of higher education didactic qualification
Your perspectives:
Teaching at FHNW is the interface between education, professional activity, and professional development – challenging and at the same time meaningful. It enables employees to convey practical knowledge and directly implement research results. At the same time, the exchange with students in education and training broadens and inspires the perspective on one's own field of expertise.
Your benefits:
Date:
Start of employment on March 1, 2027, or by agreement.
Your workplace:
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz
Any questions?
About the position:
Prof. Dr. Claudia Schmellentin Britz, Head of Institute Secondary Level I and II, Contact: +41 56 202 80 17
About the application process:
Eliane Künzli, HR Manager PH, Contact: +41 56 202 78 92
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application by November 4, 2026.