Strategic Advisor for Cross-Border Teaching (natural science focus)
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Basel
Key information
- Publication date:01 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel as a Strategic Advisor for Cross-Border Teaching! This role offers a unique opportunity to shape sustainability-focused education.
Tasks
- Develop sustainability-oriented courses at the University of Basel.
- Support the creation of flipped classroom teaching offers.
- Analyze existing educational offerings in sustainable development.
Skills
- Candidates should have a Master's in a relevant field like ecology or environmental sciences.
- Strong communication skills in English and German are essential.
- Ability to work independently and in a team is crucial.
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Strategic Advisor for Cross-Border Teaching (natural science focus)
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished31 December 2025Closing Date15 January 2026Strategic teaching advisory for cross-border teaching with a focus on natural sciences
This is a fixed-term position with a duration of 9 months and a workload of 75%, starting on 1 February 2026.
Your tasks
As a strategic teaching advisor, the focus of your activity is on the development of sustainability-oriented course offerings at the University of Basel. Specifically, this includes:- supporting the development of flipped classroom teaching offerings (e.g., for the Pathways to Sustainability course program);
- market analysis of existing teaching offerings in the field of sustainable development in the European context;
- and the strategic further development of offerings at the Bachelor and Master levels of the University of Basel in collaboration with Eucor and EPICUR partners.
In your work on further developing the sustainability-related teaching offerings at the University of Basel, you specifically use the unique opportunities of the European university networks Eucor - The European Campus and EPICUR, the European University Alliance. While Eucor, as a trinational association in the Upper Rhine region, has been fostering cross-border inter-university cooperation for more than three decades, EPICUR as a European university alliance opens new perspectives through innovative and intercultural teaching formats in the focus areas of sustainability and European identities. The goal of EUCOR and EPICUR is to leverage synergies, jointly expand the teaching offerings, provide high-quality teaching, and enable students to have innovative cross-border and intercultural learning experiences in the field of sustainability.
You recognize and utilize the potential of these networks for the sustainability-related teaching at the University of Basel - whether through the creation and curricular anchoring of inter-university courses, joint teaching modules, mobility windows, doctoral schools, or interdisciplinary programs. In doing so, you support the connection of academic excellence with practical, transformative approaches and thus help shape the future of sustainability education in the European context.
The workplace is Basel, Switzerland.
Your profile
Applicants should have a natural science background and hold a master's degree in a relevant field such as sustainable development, ecology, conservation biology, environmental sciences, soil science and agronomy, forestry, climate sciences, hydrology and water resources management, geosciences, marine sciences, etc. Expertise in sustainable global food systems is an advantage.We are looking for candidates with very good English and German skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a high willingness to collaborate. Candidates should be available during the specified contract period; the start date is non-negotiable.
We offer you
As part of the Ecosystem Protection Environmental Systems Biology group at the University of Basel, you can work in a highly stimulating environment. You will be part of a supportive and cooperative work environment with regular meetings and opportunities for exchange.You will work closely with Prof. Dr. Alejandra Morán-Ordoñez (Head of the Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Protection group), Prof. Dr. Janina Grabs (Head of the Sustainability Research group), and another strategic teaching advisor in a complementary field (social sciences). In addition, you will have numerous opportunities to further develop your profile and prepare for the next steps in your career.
Successful applicants will be offered an attractive compensation package (salary, social benefits) according to the University guidelines, with access to the University's extensive continuing education, language courses, and university sports program.
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Application / Contact
The application deadline is 15 January 2026.
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