Head of Institute for Human, Society and Technologies 80 - 100 %

Head of Institute for Human, Society and Technologies 80 - 100 % You are a leadership personality with an interest in the diverse tasks of an applied university? Do you possess proven competencies in applied research and teaching as well as in management? We offer you the opportunity to drive the profiling of a newly oriented institute. Head of Institute for Human, Society and Technologies 80 - 100 % Department: Applied Psychology Start date: As of 1. January 2027 or by arrangement / Application deadline: 15. July 2026 Tasks For the leadership of our newly oriented Institute for Human, Society and Technologies, we are looking in the course of succession planning for an experienced and committed leadership personality with proven competencies in leadership and management, applied research, and teaching. Your responsibilities: Member of the department management with strategic and operational leadership responsibility for the institute with around 30 employees as well as responsibility for the fourfold performance mandate in teaching, research and development, continuing education and services Positioning of the institute and continuous further development of the organizational and procedural structure as well as active quality management Technical leadership and thematic profiling in the field of psychology at the interface to technological and societal developments Promotion of inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation Active activity in applied research and development as well as teaching Expansion and maintenance of national and international networks in science and practice; assumption of the role as «Scientifc Director» for the international congress ICAP 2030 Representation of the institute towards internal and external stakeholders Profile Psychologist MSc with a doctorate in a subject area assigned to the institute Proven experience in personnel, strategic, technical as well as financial leadership in expert organizations Strong-leadership, integrative personality with high role awareness and ability to adopt perspectives as a department management member and institute head Good national and international network in the scientific community Relevant, proven research and teaching competencies in the subject area Experience in the acquisition of national and international third-party funds If the corresponding requirements are met (PhD, proven research competence and publication activity, at least five years of practice outside the university and CAS in higher education didactics or comparable didactic qualification or readiness to acquire these) the awarding of the professor title by the University of Applied Sciences Council is possible. What we stand for ZHAW Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, with over 14,000 students and over 11,000 continuing education participants as well as around 3,700 employees, is one of the largest multi-sector universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. The Department of Applied Psychology offers a comprehensive range of initial and continuing education, diverse consulting services as well as practical research projects. In this breadth, psychology is uniquely represented at a university. Since 1923, we have been creating new knowledge, connecting psychological findings with the challenges of practice and making our expertise available to business, administration and society. The department unites three institutes: the IAP Institut für Angewandte Psychologie, the Institut für Mensch, Gesellschaft und Technologien as well as the Institut für Mental Health. Together they stand for a scientifically sound, qualitatively high-level and socially relevant psychology with strong practical relevance. With its employees, its culture and its diverse offerings, the Department of Applied Psychology occupies a special position in the higher education landscape. ZHAW is committed to gender-mixed and diverse teams to promote equality, diversity and innovation. To increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, applications from women are particularly welcome. What we offer We offer university-appropriate working and employment conditions and actively promote the personnel development of our employees and leaders. A detailed description of the benefits can be found on the Working at ZHAW page. Here are the most important key points: Contact Prof. Dr. Eberhardt Director Department Applied Psychology Callback possible after contact via e-mail Recruiting Manager jpid1968f56jm jit0626jm jiy26jm