Professor:in Business Psychology (80–100%)

About the role

The Institute for Applied Psychology (IAP) at the ZHAW, part of the Department of Applied Psychology, is looking for a professor:in business psychology (80–100% workload). The position starts on 1 April 2027 or later, with applications open until 25 November 2026. It combines research, teaching, continuing education and consulting in organizational development and innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Take professional responsibility for the teaching and research focus on business psychology
• Independently secure third-party funding from national and international bodies (e.g. Swiss National Science Foundation, Innosuisse, EU) and lead, carry out and publish funded research projects
• Design and deliver courses and training offers, including in continuing education
• Secure and run consulting projects in business psychology
• Actively contribute to improving and positioning teaching, continuing education and practice transfer, and to shaping the institute's profile

Required profile

• University degree in psychology (MSc) with a PhD in business psychology
• At least five years of professional experience outside academia
• Proven track record in securing EU-funded research projects and leading funded projects, including publications
• Strong interest and proven success in university-level training, ideally with higher education didactics qualifications
• Experience building and running CAS/MAS training programmes, including client acquisition and follow-up
• Established network in the field

What we offer

• Working conditions and terms of employment comparable to those of universities
• Active promotion of personal development for staff in leadership and non-leadership positions
• Workplace culture, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, and occupational health management