Professorship as Head of the Institute of Multilingual …, Winterthur

The ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics is seeking a member of its School Management. As a new faculty member, you will sharpen the research-based and practice-oriented profile of the IMK Institute of Multilingual Communication and share responsibility for leading the institute with its 50 employees.

School:

School of Applied Linguistics

Starting date:

1 November 2026

Responsibilities

Participation in the School Management of the ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics

Leadership and representation duties for the entire School

Strategic management and further development of the institute across its four areas of activity: teaching, continuing education, research and business services

Leadership of directly reporting research and administrative staff

Practice-oriented teaching and research, preferably on multilingual communication in the context of artificial intelligence

Internal and external networking of the institute at a national and international level

Support and development of employees in the respective fields and in their professional advancement

Qualifications You hold a doctorate and have a compelling research profile, combining academic excellence with several years of practical experience in fields related to the IMK. You have solid experience in university teaching and research as well as the ability to develop content in innovative and practice-oriented ways.

As an integrative leader with a modern, transformative leadership style, you inspire employees, foster self‑efficacy and actively shape change processes. You rely on participation, strengthen teams in a targeted manner and create an environment that facilitates responsibility, creativity and continuous development.

Entrepreneurial and innovative thinking guides your actions, particularly in strategic decision‑making and collaboration in intercultural contexts.

With your strong international network and your familiarity with the educational landscape and professional fields of multilingual Switzerland, you represent the institute convincingly both internally and externally. You have an excellent command of German and English, complemented by at least one other language.

Joint applications from two individuals wishing to share the leadership role are also welcome. If the requirements are met, the conferment of the title of Professor is envisaged.

EEO and Diversity ZHAW is committed to gender‑mixed and diverse teams in order to promote equality, diversity and innovation. In order to increase the proportion of women in management positions, applications from women are particularly welcome.

Benefits We offer working conditions and terms of employment commensurate with higher education institutions and actively promote personal development for staff in leadership and non‑leadership positions. The main points are:

Workplace Culture

Work‑Life Balance

Diversity and Inclusion

Personal Development

Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability at the ZHAW

Occupational Health Management

Salary and Pension Provision

Contact Prof. Dr. Daniel Perrin Dean School of Applied Linguistics +41 (0) 58 934 60 67

Franziska Trebus HR Branding&Recruiting Manager

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