Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik Zürich
Zürich
Advanced Lecturer 60 – 80% in the Field of Language Support, Multilingualism and German as a Second Language
- 16 September 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The Intercantonal University for Special Education (HfH) is a leading Swiss center for special education, with 2,000 students. Join us for a fulfilling career focused on inclusion and educational equity.
Tasks
- Teach in the Master's program on language promotion and multilingualism.
- Conduct training and service tasks in the institute's areas.
- Collaborate on research and development projects in language promotion.
Skills
- Master's degree in special education, language pedagogy, or related fields.
- Experience in special education and language didactics.
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary teamwork.
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About the job
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.
Advanced Lecturer 60 – 80% in the Field of Language Support, Multilingualism and German as a Second Language
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
- Taking on tasks in teaching in the Master’s degree programme in School Remedial Education in the subject areas of language support and language didactics, multilingualism and German as a second language
- Carrying out further education and service assignments in the institute’s subject areas
- Collaboration and partial responsibility in the development and implementation of research and development projects in the field of language support, German as a second language, etc.
Your profile
- Completed Master’s degree in special education, speech therapy education, school remedial education, German as a foreign and second language, multilingualism or a similar university diploma
- Several years of professional experience as a special educator / school remedial educator
- Proven expertise in the field of language support and language didactics for special educational needs and multilingualism
- Experience in university teaching and didactics (CAS University Didactics)
- Willingness to develop professionally and content-wise
- Enjoyment of working in an interdisciplinary team
Questions about the position:
Prof. Dr Karoline Sammann
Head of the Institute of Language and Communication
Telephone +41 44 317 11 09
karoline.sammann@hfh.ch
Questions about the application process:
Ms Daniela Telesco
Human Resources HfH
Telephone +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.
www.hfh.ch
Prof. Dr Karoline Sammann
Head of the Institute of Language and Communication
Telephone +41 44 317 11 09
karoline.sammann@hfh.ch
Questions about the application process:
Ms Daniela Telesco
Human Resources HfH
Telephone +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.
www.hfh.ch
