Professor in the field of Digital Spaces (60-80%)

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW in Basel invites applications for a Professor in Digital Spaces (60-80%). The role combines advanced teaching with pioneering research in digital spaces, including Generative AI and UX/UI design, and expects an active role in building external funding and collaborations.

The appointee will strengthen links between research and teaching, expand regional and international partnerships and support the BA program's strategic growth within the institute.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA) and ideally a PhD, or several years of comparable research experience in a design discipline or related field.
• Proven track record of research and teaching experience in one or more areas listed in the profile.
• Excellent German and English language skills in spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning methods, theories, and practices in digital spaces and strengthen education and research in this field.
• Secure externally funded research projects and communicate findings through conferences and exhibitions.
• Play an active role in the strategic development of the BA degree programme and foster links between research and teaching at the school and university.
• Position and establish a network for the Digital Spaces sector within regional and international contexts.
• Expand collaborations with industry partners.

Skills

Interaction Design

Critical Media

Digital Social Spaces

Digital Scenography

Generative AI

OSINT

UX/UI Design

Signage

Data Literacy

Digital Cultures and Technologies

Education

Master’s degree (MA)

PhD

Job description

Diversity at the university - we seek differentness

Professor in the field of Digital Spaces (60-80%)

Academy of Art and Design Basel FHNW, Institute of Digital Communication Environments

Your tasks

• To develop learning methods, theories, and practices in the field of digital spaces and to strengthen education and research in this field
• To secure externally funded research projects, author academic publications; communicate research findings through conferences, festivals and exhibitions
• Play an active role in the strategic development of the BA degree programme, including fostering links between research and teaching at the whole school and university
• To position and establish a network for the Digital Spaces sector within a regional and international context
• To expand collaborations with industry partners

Your profile

You hold a master’s degree (MA) and, ideally a PhD, or have several years comparable research experience in a design discipline or related field.

Furthermore, you meet the following criteria:

• You will have a proven track record of several years’ research and teaching experience, particularly in one or more of the following areas: Interaction Design, Critical Media, Digital Social Spaces, Digital Scenography, Generative AI, OSINT, UX/UI Design, Signage, Data Literacy,Digital Cultures and Technologies.
• You have an established research network, can demonstrate high-quality research output, and have already successfully secured external funding for research projects.
• You have experience of innovative teaching methods and of delivering high-quality, research-led and practice-oriented teaching.
• You have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• You hold a qualification in higher education teaching didactics or are willing to obtain one during your first few years of employment.
• You possess excellent German and English language skills in both spoken and written form.

The FHNW strives to increase the proportion of women in professorships and in leadership positions. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive learning environment that actively promotes equity, inclusion, and social justice, and therefore seek candidates whose experience, teaching philosophies, and scholarly practice will help to expand and support this commitment.

FHNW professors shape their activities along their field of expertise, shaping it through their experiences and interests. The integration into an institute or a study program promotes professional exchange and interdisciplinary cooperation across universities. The flexible working conditions allow employees a high degree of self-determination and personal responsibility.

Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application latest by 31.12.2026.

Further information:

https://www.fhnw.ch/en/art-design/degree-programmes/offerings/programmes/visual-communication-and-digital-spaces-ba

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