Lecturer Mediation and Systemic Conflict Management (70)

About the job

• Design and lead continuing education programs focusing on mediation and conflict management (including budget and personnel planning, evaluation, supervision and assessment of final theses, participation in marketing of continuing education programs)
• Teach in the continuing education programs in the subject area
• Acquire and lead development and service projects in the subject area according to interest and suitability
• Help shape the strategic direction of the institute

• MSc in Social Work, Psychology, Law or related field of study
• MAS in Mediation or equivalent further education
• Proven expertise and extensive practical experience in mediation and conflict management
• Experience in leading and teaching continuing education programs as well as further education in university didactics (or willingness to complete this)
• Knowledge of the systemic and hypnosystemic approach and/or willingness to further educate yourself in this
• Independent working style, very good work organization, pronounced communication skills

The interviews will take place on June 5 and 19, 2026.

We would also like to refer you to the job posting Scientific Staff Member Systemic Conflict Management and/or Resilience in Organizations

• Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Great freedom in designing working hours – including mobile work.
• Workplace in a top location with very good accessibility.
• A "colorful bunch" of cheerful people with very different biographies, views, and experiences awaits you.
• 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 processing of social problems. We see ourselves as initiators of social innovation – for the society of tomorrow.