Lecturer in Mathematics Didactics Cycle 1 (50%)

About the job

Lecturer in Mathematics Didactics Cycle 1 (50%)

University of Teacher Education FHNW, Institute for Kindergarten/Lower Primary

Knowledge. Skills. Shaping the future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals

Your tasks:

As a lecturer in mathematics didactics in the Kindergarten/Lower Primary degree programme, you will in particular take on the following tasks: 

• You design and conduct subject-specific and subject-didactic courses on mathematical learning in Cycle 1. 
• You combine mathematics didactic expertise with development-oriented approaches and bring this perspective into interdisciplinary courses.
• You collaborate with colleagues from different fields in the coherent further development of teaching and the Kindergarten/Lower Primary degree programme.
• You participate in the development, testing and evaluation of teaching concepts and degree programme elements. 
• Depending on your profile, you take on tasks in practical professional studies, continuing education and transfer, or in research and development projects.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in Mathematics/Mathematics Didactics or comparable qualification 
• Doctorate desirable 
• Proven expertise in mathematical learning and teaching, preferably with reference to Cycle 1
• Teaching diploma and teaching experience in kindergarten or primary school or a comparable school-practical qualification
• Experience in higher education didactics or willingness to acquire the corresponding qualification
• Ability to combine subject-specific, development-oriented and transversal perspectives
• Experience or proven willingness for interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration
• Interest in joint curriculum, teaching and quality development
• Reflective, committed and team-oriented working style.

Your prospects:

The lecturers at FHNW shape their work according to their subject area and influence it through their experiences and interests. Integration into an institute or degree programme promotes professional exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration across universities. The flexible working conditions allow employees a high degree of self-determination and personal responsibility.

Your benefits:

 

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme with lectures, concerts, theatre and films

Practised equality of pay between women and men

Annual working hours (42 hours/week) with option for part-time and home office

Diverse internal and external continuing education opportunities

Start date: Position start from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement. Apply online Your workplace: University of Teacher Education FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz Any questions? About the position:

Prof. Dr Christine Streit, Head of the Chair of Mathematics Didactics, Contact: christine.streit@fhnw.ch

About the application process:

Corinne Lanz, HR Manager, Contact: +41 62 957 35 09

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by 01.10.2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/ph