The ETH Zurich unit Educational Development and Technology (Lehrentwicklung und -technologie), which reports to the ETH Rector, provides support to ETH faculty in their teaching activities. It offers high-quality courses, coaching and guidance for lecturers, and fosters pedagogical innovation and the deployment of digital technology in university teaching.

From November 2013 or by arrangement this unit is seeking a

Specialist in Faculty Development (80-100%)

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The successful candidate will work within the Curriculum and Faculty Development group. On the basis of his/her comprehensive (preferably university-level) teaching experience he or she will conduct continuing education events, workshops and classroom observations independently and as part of the team. Together with the team he or she will develop new course programmes and modules for the unit’s continuing education activities, and help to set up a database of pedagogical materials and instruments for ETH Zurich faculty.

The successful candidate holds a Master’s degree or doctorate and (ideally) a teaching qualification. His/her active engagement with issues of university teaching is founded upon personal teaching experience. He or she is familiar with fundamental university teaching concepts and current themes. His/her conceptual skills and methodological range will contribute to the shaping of the Curriculum and Faculty Development group. The successful candidate is poised and a good communicator, can express him- or herself well in both German and English, and is able to network rapidly with important contacts within and outside of ETH Zurich.

Online application: https://sv1.refline.ch/845721/2647/index.html?cid=1&lang=en