Lecturer in special education (40 %)

• 15 October 2026
• 40%
• Indefinite duration
• Muttenz

Join the Päd. Hochschule FHNW team as a lecturer. An opportunity to teach and innovate in special education.

Tasks ##

• Design and conduct courses on special pedagogy and psychology.
• Accompany students in their practical and theoretical studies.
• Supervise qualification works at Bachelor and Master levels.

Skills ##

• Recognized degree in special education, doctorate preferred.
• Expertise in social and emotional development.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Knowledge. Know-how. Shaping the future. Together for strong teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school principals ##

Lecturer in special education (40 %) #

Haute école pédagogique FHNW, Institut de pédagogie spécialisée et psychologie ##

Your tasks :

As a lecturer for development and training in the field of special education at the Institut de pédagogie spécialisée et psychologie, you will notably undertake the following tasks:

• Design and implementation of courses on the pedagogical-psychological and special pedagogical foundations as well as their application, with an emphasis on socio-emotional development and neurodiversity.
• Accompanying students in professional practical internships and support in the link between theory and school practice.
• Supervision of qualification works at Bachelor and Master levels.
• Participation in the development of teaching as well as active contribution to the evolution of innovative and transdisciplinary educational formats.
• Depending on the profile, participation in applied research and development projects as well as continuing education offers.

Your profile :

• University degree with specialization (university, ETH or university of applied sciences)
• Degree in special education recognized by the CDIP
• Doctorate preferred
• Specific knowledge and complementary qualifications in the field of socio-emotional development and neurodiversity
• Proven qualifying professional experience in the field of special education
• Interest in the joint development of curricula, teaching and quality
• Autonomous, flexible and team-oriented way of working.

Teaching activity at the FHNW is the meeting point between training, professional activity and continuing education - demanding and at the same time meaningful. It allows collaborators to transmit practical knowledge and to directly implement research results. At the same time, exchange with students in initial and continuing education broadens and inspires the perspective on one's own discipline.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application until 8 November 2026.

www.fhnw.ch/de/ph