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

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW; Basel; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, etc.

Equal pay implementation

Doctoral projects promotion

Sabbatical for professors

Annual working hours and time for self

Job summary

FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland seeks a researcher/educator to develop learning methods and strengthen education in digital spaces. You will secure external funding, publish findings, and contribute to strategic BA programme development while linking research and teaching across the university.

Applicants should have a MA (PhD preferred) and several years of research and teaching in design-related fields, with proven external funding experience and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA) and ideally a PhD in a design discipline or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning methods, theories, and practices in the field of digital spaces.
• Secure externally funded research projects and publish findings.
• Contribute to strategic development of the BA degree programme and foster links between research and teaching.
• Position and establish a network for the Digital Spaces sector regionally and internationally.
• 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

MA (Master's degree)

PhD preferred

Job description

• 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 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.

Your Prospects

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.

Your Benefits

• Wide range of university sports
• Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
• Established implementation of equal pay
• Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
• Sabbatical for professors for research and practical projects
• Annual working hours and time allowance for further education, administration and university development