Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik Zürich
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Professor for Giftedness and Talent Development 80 – 100%
- 29 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The Intercantonal University of Special Needs Education in Switzerland is a leading center for health and special education. This role presents a unique opportunity to engage in inclusive education and research.
Tasks
- Advance the field of talent and gifted education in training and research.
- Lead research projects and foster scientific collaboration in the area.
- Contribute to the implementation of HfH's overall strategy and visibility.
Skills
- PhD in special education or related fields; teaching diploma preferred.
- Strong expertise in talent development and educational standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and networking abilities.
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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.
Professor for Giftedness and Talent Development 80 – 100%
The focus of the Institute for Learning under Challenging Conditions (ILEB) is the question of how educational standards can be secured equitably even under difficult learning conditions in order to enable successful educational pathways. Giftedness and talent development is understood as an integral part of inclusive education and forms a strategic teaching, research and development area of the institute.
The professorship addresses giftedness and talent development as a field of teaching, practice and research with the aim of recognising potential early and specifically improving the educational and developmental opportunities of children and young people with special talents.
For this strategically important area, we are looking for a committed and research-strong personality from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.
Your area of responsibility
- Further development of the strategic teaching, research and development area "Giftedness and Talent Development" in education, continuing education, research and services
- Acquisition and management of research and development projects as well as projects for third parties
- Professional supervision of project teams and promotion of young researchers
- Dissemination in scientific publications, at expert committees, conferences and in the scientific community
- Professional contribution to the implementation of the overall strategy of the HfH
- Bringing in your expertise in the further development of the institute, in internal committees and working groups
- Visible positioning of the HfH in professional debates as well as in national and international networks
Your profile
- Doctorate in special and remedial education, educational sciences or social sciences
- Teaching diploma as well as diploma in school-based special education advantageous
- Comprehensive expertise on topics of giftedness and talent development
- Proven research competence, experience in managing research projects including third-party funding acquisition – ideally related to giftedness and talent development
- High didactic competence in university teaching
- Proven knowledge of the Swiss education system and good networking
- Leadership, communication and cooperation skills
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr Priska Hagmann-von Arx
Co-Head a.i. Institute for Learning under Challenging Conditions
Phone +41 44 317 13 66
priska.hagmann@hfh.ch.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 26 June 2026 via the online platform.
www.hfh.ch
Prof. Dr Priska Hagmann-von Arx
Co-Head a.i. Institute for Learning under Challenging Conditions
Phone +41 44 317 13 66
priska.hagmann@hfh.ch.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 26 June 2026 via the online platform.
www.hfh.ch
