Full Professor FH Institute Director 80-100%

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Appointing Authority / Administrative Unit / Institution

The University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland Fribourg (HSW-FR) 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.

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HES-SO//FR pursues an equal opportunity employment policy. We rely on the complementarity of skills and the diversity of perspectives, as it is the broad range of careers and profiles that constitutes the strength of the Canton of Fribourg. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .

Your Responsibilities

The incumbent assumes the academic and operational leadership of an institute in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and organisational development. He/she contributes to strengthening applied research, developing interdisciplinary initiatives and anchoring HSW-FR in its economic, institutional and academic environment.

• Developing and positioning the institute’s activities in line with HSW-FR’s strategic priorities and the needs of its environment
• Structuring and actively developing the institute in key subject areas of a business university
• Initiating, acquiring and managing projects in applied research and mandates, especially with third-party funding
• Strengthening the scientific quality, impact and visibility of the institute’s activities, particularly through publications, improving our KPIs and knowledge transfer
• Contributing to the development of the new research organisation through clear, collaborative and adaptable governance and optimal team coordination
• Strengthening the link between research, teaching and practical requirements, especially by integrating the institute’s topics into Bachelor, Master and continuing education programmes
• Designing and delivering practice-oriented teaching in Bachelor, Master and continuing education programmes

Desired Profile

• Doctorate in a relevant field, for example strategic management, operational management or logistics
• Proven experience in applied research, third-party funding acquisition, project management and collaboration with external partners
• Good knowledge of challenges related to entrepreneurship, innovation and organisational development, including companies of various sizes as well as public, social institutions or umbrella organisations
• Demonstrated experience in acquiring and managing external funds
• Ability to gradually develop a vision within an agile approach, bringing teams together and establishing collaborative governance
• Experience in tertiary-level teaching and strong interest in linking teaching, applied research, services and knowledge transfer
• Network in academic, economic or institutional fields
• Proficiency in German or French with very good knowledge of the other language

Additional Information

• Mandate of 4 years, extendable, in the role of full Professor FH.
• This mandate is linked to a permanent employment contract in the role of associate Professor FH.

Contact Person

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fritz, Head of Industry Contacts and Research, T +41 26 429 63 24