Head of Institute for Organisation and Social Management (80%)

About the job

• Lead, further develop and profile the Institute for Organisation and Social Management
• As a member of the department management, ensure the professional, personnel and financial implementation of the department's business plan within the institute
• Conduct your own teaching and research in the institute's subject area as a lecturer
• Contribute to university development

• Master's degree in Social Work or a related discipline, PhD desirable, ideally in the field of Social Organisation or Social Management
• Leadership experience, ideally in social work organisations or in higher education, as well as leadership training or willingness to undertake it
• Good cantonal and national networking in the social sector
• Experience in acquiring and managing development or research projects
• Experience in teaching at university level desirable, including higher education didactic qualification or willingness to acquire it

The initial interviews will take place on 8 and 10 December 2026 in the morning, the second interviews on 15 January 2027 all day

• Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Workplace in a prime location with very good accessibility.
• Work with bright minds from various professional fields who, like you, want to make a difference.
• Uncomplicated exchange even beyond departmental boundaries.
• A pleasant tone and a lot of collegiality.

Silja Genoud
HR Consultant
T +41 31 848 43 39

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.