Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Head of Institute for Social Work and Health ISAGE (80-100%)
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Head of Institute for Social Work and Health ISAGE (80-100%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Institute for Social Work and Health
Flexibility, creative freedom, creativity, interdisciplinarity - this is how we work
Your tasks:
Become part of the university management and actively shape the future of the university and the institute! As Head and Professor (co-leadership is also possible), you will lead ISAGE and take on the associated personnel, financial, strategic, and professional leadership tasks.
You will shape and profile the institute in line with the university strategy and set pioneering impulses for professional developments in the field of health-related social work
You will be responsible for the quality of the institute's services in teaching at the bachelor's and master's levels as well as in further education, research and development, and in the area of services
You will promote a trusting, capable, and innovative institute culture and actively accompany change processes
You will strengthen networking with science, practice, politics, and other stakeholders at national and international levels and promote cross-university collaboration
As a member of the university management, you will strategically develop the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
You will make your own contributions in teaching, research & development, further education, or services
Your profile:
You are an initiative, enthusiastic, and engaging personality with a university degree in social work or another social science discipline, ideally with a doctorate. In addition, you have:
Several years of leadership experience as well as proven competencies in strategic leadership, business management, project and change management, with further education in (higher education) management/leadership
The ability to successfully lead employees in an expert organization, shape development processes, and promote a culture of trust and collaboration
An excellent track record in higher education teaching (training and further education) and in research & development, particularly in acquiring and implementing projects, as well as in publication and presentation experience
Solid knowledge of the Swiss social and health system
Practical experience in health-related social work, ideally in one of the current action fields of the institute, as well as knowledge of the related research landscape and professional discourse
Solid English skills and ideally French skills
Your perspectives:
Our attractive employment conditions include high flexibility regarding working hours and location. In collaboration, the university maintains a culture of dialogue and transparent communication, characterized by appreciation and trust. We consider creative and action spaces as important resources for innovations. Furthermore, the diversity and differences of employees and students are lived as strengths of the university.
Your benefits:
Date:
Start of employment on 01.07.2027 or by agreement.
Your workplace:
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Von Roll-Strasse 10
4600 Olten
Any questions?
For the position:
Prof. Agnès Fritze, Director HSA, Contact: +41 62 957 21 21
For the application process:
Nadine Gross, HR Manager, Contact: +41 62 957 21 74
Will you soon be part of our university? A motivated team is waiting for you. We look forward to your application by November 15, 2026. The initial interviews will take place on December 4, 7, 8, or 11, 2026, and the second interviews on January 18, 19, or 25, 2027. The assessment will take place in week 51.