Lecturer in Mediation and Systemic Conflict Management (70)

About the job

• Design and lead further education programmes focusing on mediation and conflict management (including budget and personnel planning, evaluation, supervision and assessment of final theses, involvement in marketing of further education programmes)
• Teach in the further education programmes 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 a related field of study
• MAS in Mediation or equivalent further training
• Proven expertise and extensive practical experience in mediation and conflict management
• Experience in leading and teaching further education programmes as well as further training in higher education didactics (or willingness to complete this)
• Knowledge of the systemic and hypnosystemic approach and/or willingness to further train in this
• Independent working style, very good work organisation, strong communication skills

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

• Curiosity is required, and not just a little. And a lot of independence and personal responsibility.
• Great freedom in designing working hours – including mobile working.
• Workplace in a prime location with very good accessibility.
• A "colourful bunch" of cheerful people with very different biographies, views and experiences awaits you.
• A pleasant tone and lots 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.