Lecturer in the field of Social Work in Schools / School Social Pedagogy 50 - 70%

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Hochschule Luzern - Soziale Arbeit thinks into the future. Its study concepts are far-sightedly oriented and enjoy an excellent reputation. Through teaching, research & development, and services, it provides important impulses to the professional field. In doing so, it contributes to a social and health system that moves society forward.

We are looking for you as of 1 March 2027 or by arrangement as

Lecturer in the field of Social Work in Schools / School Social Pedagogy 50 - 70% ##

Your tasks

• professional management and further development of the field of Social Work in Schools/School Social Pedagogy
• module responsibility for the module Social Work in Schools as well as further teaching in the BA Social Work including the supervision of student papers
• program management and teaching in continuing education in the CAS Social Work in Schools
• acquisition and management of applied research and service projects in the field of Social Work in Schools/School Social Pedagogy is desirable
• networking and publication activities in the field of Social Work

Your profile

• Master's degree in Social Work or a related discipline (dissertation an advantage)
• at least 3 years of professional experience outside of universities and good networking in the field
• profound knowledge in the field of Social Work in Schools
• experience in project management and in the implementation of research, service, or practice projects is desirable
• digital and didactic competencies and teaching experience at university level
• personal responsibility, commitment, communication and teamwork skills

Our offer

• exciting and varied tasks with a lot of creative freedom in an exciting and varied position
• demanding and varied teaching activities with diverse contacts with continuing education participants, students and institutions
• opportunities for location- and time-flexible working and offers for personal development in research, consulting and teaching
• beautiful and modern working environment in the new campus in the immediate vicinity of the Luzern station and lake
• depending on the degree of employment, accompanied activities in practice are possible

Please apply online via the direct link below.

The application deadline ends on 5 October 2026.

Technical information

Prof. Dr. René Stalder
Head of Institut für Sozialpädagogik und Sozialpolitik
T +41 41 367 48 78
rene.stalder@hslu.ch