Berner Fachhochschule
Bern
Lecturer* in Social Work with a Focus on the International Context (60 - 80 %)
- 04 September 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Bern
Job summary
Join the dynamic Department of Social Work focused on international contexts. Enjoy a collaborative environment with ample growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Develop and represent the international social work sector in committees.
- Foster partnerships with national and international universities.
- Engage independently in teaching BSc and MSc courses.
Skills
- Master's in Social Work or Social Sciences is essential; PhD preferred.
- Strong knowledge of key social work discourse.
- Experience in higher education and research expertise.
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About the job
What you will do here
- Maintain and further develop the Social Work in the International Context area within the Department of Social Work and represent the department in relevant internal and external committees
- Maintain and further develop collaborations with national/international universities and be responsible for student/staff mobility
- Independent participation in teaching in the BSc and MSc Social Work programmes, especially in specialised modules with international cooperation
- Acquire, plan and implement projects in research and development
What you ideally bring with you
- Master’s degree (mandatory) in Social Work or Social Sciences, PhD or advanced doctoral studies advantageous
- Several years of professional experience in the field of Social Work in international contexts
- Good knowledge of the key professional discourses in the discipline of Social Work
- Experience in teaching at tertiary level and further training in university didactics
- Research expertise and publications
Some of our advantages upfront
- An almost unbelievably wide variety of topics and a brilliant mix of research and teaching.
- Curiosity is required, and not in small amounts. Plus a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
- Great freedom in organising working hours – including mobile working.
- Workplace in a prime location with very good accessibility.
- A pleasant tone and lots of collegiality.
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application process
application process
Silja Genoud
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T +41 31 848 43 39
The Department of Social Work
Our passion in the Department of Social Work is the analysis and scientific treatment of social problems. We see ourselves as drivers of social innovation – for the society of tomorrow.
