Programme Director BSc Building Services Engineering | Energy 80–100%

About the job

• You lead and shape the Building Services Engineering | Energy programme and develop a vision for its future together with the team.
• You further develop the curriculum, combining proven elements with new topics, learning formats and ideas. You use dialogue with students as an important stimulus for quality and further development.
• You promote open, interdisciplinary collaboration with lecturers and other programmes – especially within the Department of Construction.
• You maintain and expand networking with companies, associations and professionals, bringing impulses from the industry into the programme.
• You make the programme visible, address prospective students and further develop student recruitment together with internal and external partners.
• You connect teaching, research and practice, initiate cooperations and participate in research and service projects.
• You are also involved in continuing education and help develop new offerings.

It is not primarily important to us that you have already done everything. We are looking for a personality who combines professional competence with enthusiasm, a desire to shape and joy in collaboration.

• You have a university degree (FH/TU/ETH) in Building Services Engineering or a related technical field.
• You know building services engineering from practice and bring several years of professional experience in the engineering of buildings, systems or energy systems.
• You approach complex issues creatively and solution-oriented and enjoy developing new ideas and solutions together with others.
• You enjoy working with young people and gladly pass on your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
• You bring different people and interests together, communicate appropriately for the audience and actively seek dialogue.
• You have teaching experience in initial or continuing education at tertiary level.
• You are well networked in the building services engineering or energy sector or wish to expand your network purposefully.

Experience in teaching or continuing education as well as in leadership, project management, acquisition or research is an advantage. If you do not have all these experiences but feel addressed by the role, we also look forward to receiving your application.

• the unique opportunity to further develop and shape an established programme
• a great deal of freedom to implement your own ideas and innovations
• the possibility to expand your leadership responsibilities depending on suitability, interest and need
• the versatile combination of leadership, teaching, research, continuing education and industry contact
• a committed team from teaching, research and practice where collaboration is highly valued
• a subject area of central importance for the energy transition, climate protection and the future of our built environment
• the opportunity to establish and lead your own research projects
• working with young people and promoting the professionals of tomorrow
• modern working conditions with options for location- and time-flexible working
• our campus in Horw with attractive infrastructure and location

Prof. Urs-Peter Menti
Co-Director Institute of Building Services Engineering and Energy
T +41 41 349 33 17

As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the cutting edge with its offerings. Far-sighted and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Help shape and become part of our shared, sustainable future.