Professor of Digital Spaces & Design Innovation

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of university sports

Cultural programme of lectures, etc.

Equal pay implementation

Promotion of doctoral projects

Sabbatical for research

Job summary

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW in Basel invites applications for a Professor in Digital Spaces at the Academy of Design Basel, Institute of Digital Communication Environments. The appointment is 60-80% and based in Basel, focusing on research and education in digital spaces.

We seek candidates with a MA and ideally a PhD, strong research and teaching in Interaction Design and related fields, a track record of securing external funding, and a commitment to innovative teaching and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA) and ideally a PhD or several years of research in design.
• Strong research and teaching record in Interaction Design or Digital Spaces.
• Experience with innovative teaching methods and research-led teaching.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent English skills, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interaction Design

Critical Media

Digital Spaces

Digital Scenography

Generative AI

OSINT

UX/UI Design

Signage

Data Literacy

Digital Cultures

Education

Master's degree (MA)

PhD preferred

Job description

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW in Basel invites applications for a Professor in Digital Spaces at the Academy of Design Basel, Institute of Digital Communication Environments. The appointment is 60-80% and based in Basel, focusing on research and education in digital spaces.

We seek candidates with a MA and ideally a PhD, strong research and teaching in Interaction Design and related fields, a track record of securing external funding, and a commitment to innovative teaching and