HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale
Renens
10 hours ago
Innovation Coach Professor (40%)
- 30 January 2026
- 40%
- Permanent position
- Renens
Job summary
Join HES-SO, Switzerland's largest specialized university, with 21,000 students across 28 campuses. It's a fantastic opportunity to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Coach student teams on practical innovation projects.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary skill development for the MSc Innokick.
- Conduct external innovation project mandates from various sectors.
Skills
- Relevant experience and education in innovation and business development.
- Strong coaching and mentoring abilities for students.
- Excellent knowledge of market trends and regulatory frameworks.
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About the job
With 21,000 students in 28 universities of applied sciences spread across the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity, and knowledge, HES-SO plays a major role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the country.
The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is announcing the position of
Master of Science HES-SO Innokick program
HES-SO Master, in collaboration with the fields of Economics and Services (ES), Design and Visual Arts (DAV), Engineering and Architecture (IA), as well as Health, develops the Master of Science HES-SO in Integrated Innovation for Product and Business Development (Innokick) program. The Innokick program offers students an interdisciplinary education enabling them to develop innovative products and services for commercialization. In addition to theoretical teachings that help understand innovation-accelerating techniques, the program offers a strong practical foundation with close links to companies. From the start of the program, students work on real business cases and collaborate closely with their clients and stakeholders.
Your missions
You participate in coaching student teams in their practical innovation projects and actively contribute to the Steering Committee of the MSc Innokick program. Additionally, you take responsibility for coordinating and developing interdisciplinary skills within the Innokick Master and teach in your field of expertise.
Furthermore, you lead external mandates for practical innovation projects from various professional backgrounds. You also ensure technological, strategic, market, and regulatory (national and international) monitoring in your area of expertise. Finally, you contribute to the visibility and reputation of the MSc Innokick program and HES-SO Master.
Your profile
Your skills
Activity rate: 40%
Contract duration: fixed-term contract until 31.07.2030
Start date: from 01.08.2026
Workplace: Renens with possible travel in French-speaking Switzerland
Application deadline: February 20, 2026
HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy promoting equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact is possible with Sébastien Mettraux, Head of MSc Innokick program at +41 58 900 02 28 or Maude Michaud, HR Service, at +41 58 900 00 29.
