Haute Ecole de gestion de Fribourg
Fribourg
Associate Professor FH / Management of Organisations, Social and Change Processes
- 27 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Fribourg
Job summary
The Hochschule für Wirtschaft Freiburg is part of HES-SO and AACSB accredited. Join a dynamic environment with diverse bilingual training opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead applied projects with external partners, focusing on third-party funding.
- Develop applied research and service projects enhancing institutional impact.
- Strengthen cohesion between teaching, research, and industry needs.
Skills
- PhD in a relevant field, with experience in managing external funding.
- Expertise in organizational behavior, innovation, and workplace health.
- Fluency in German or French, with strong English skills.
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About the job
The University of Applied Sciences for Business (HSW-FR) Freiburg is a member of the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO) and is AACSB accredited. It offers bilingual and trilingual programmes at Bachelor and Master levels.
Tasks and Areas of Activity
- Initiation, acquisition and management of application-oriented projects with external partners, especially based on third-party funding
- Development of applied research and service projects
- Contribution to the scientific quality, visibility and impact of the institute's activities
- Strengthening cohesion between teaching, applied research and the needs of practice in Bachelor, Master and continuing education programmes
- Design and delivery of practice-oriented courses in Bachelor, Master and continuing education programmes
Your Profile
- Doctorate in a field relevant to the job requirements, especially in management of organisations, applied psychology or change processes
- Proven experience in acquiring and managing third-party funds
- Demonstrated experience in applied research, project management, collaboration with external partners and university teaching
- Expertise in several areas related to work-related dynamics and organisational development, such as organisational behaviour, innovation, human resource management, workplace health, transformation or entrepreneurship
- Good knowledge of challenges in various contexts, including companies of different sizes, public and social organisations or umbrella organisations
- Ability to work interdisciplinarily and to contribute significantly and collegially to the institute's joint activities
- Proficiency in German or French with very good knowledge of the other language as well as English
You are characterised by your practical orientation and effectiveness, your initiative, your ability to work in a team, your integrity and your openness.
Additional Information
Employment level: 80–100 %
- Information: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fritz, Head of Industry Contacts and Research, Tel: +41 26 429 63 24
Start date: 01.01.2027 or by agreement
Application deadline: 18.09.2026
Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application dossier. Please click on "Apply" below and submit your documents
