Professor in the field of Digital Spaces (60-80%)

The role is for a Professor in the field of Digital Spaces at the Academy of Art and Design Basel FHNW, Institute of Digital Communication Environments. The university focuses on fostering diversity and inclusion. The company is a higher education institution specializing in art and design, with a strong emphasis on digital communication environments. The main day-to-day responsibilities include developing learning methods, theories, and practices in digital spaces, and strengthening education and research in this field. The professor will also secure externally funded research projects, author academic publications, and communicate research findings through conferences, festivals, and exhibitions. Additionally, the role involves playing an active part in the strategic development of the BA degree programme, fostering links between research and teaching, and establishing a network for the Digital Spaces sector within a regional and international context. The professor will also expand collaborations with industry partners. The must-have requirements include a master's degree (MA) and, ideally, a PhD, or several years of comparable research experience in a design discipline or related field. The candidate must have a proven track record of several years' research and teaching experience, particularly in areas such as Interaction Design, Critical Media, Digital Social Spaces, Digital Scenography, Generative AI, OSINT, UX/UI Design, Signage, Data Literacy, Digital Cultures and Technologies. The candidate should have an established research network, demonstrate high-quality research output, and have successfully secured external funding for research projects. Additionally, the candidate must have experience in innovative teaching methods and delivering high-quality, research-led and practice-oriented teaching. Excellent communication and organisational skills are also required. The candidate must hold a qualification in higher education teaching didactics or be willing to obtain one during the first few years of employment. Excellent German and English language skills in both spoken and written form are essential. Nice-to-have skills include a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. The location offers a flexible working environment with a high degree of self-determination and personal responsibility. The team promotes professional exchange and interdisciplinary cooperation across universities. What the role asks for: - A master's degree (MA) and, ideally, a PhD, or several years of comparable research experience in a design discipline or related field. - Several years' research and teaching experience, particularly in one or more of the following areas: Interaction Design, Critical Media, Digital Social Spaces, Digital Scenography, Generative AI, OSINT, UX/UI Design, Signage, Data Literacy, Digital Cultures and Technologies. - An established research network, high-quality research output, and successful external funding for research projects. - Experience in innovative teaching methods and delivering high-quality, research-led and practice-oriented teaching. - Excellent communication and organisational skills. - A qualification in higher education teaching didactics or willingness to obtain one during the first few years of employment. - Excellent German and English language skills in both spoken and written form.