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Key information
- Publication date:04 April 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Rte de la Plain 2, 3960 Sierre
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) has over 2,800 students. Through research and innovation, it contributes to economic and social development and the creation of jobs. Located in the heart of the canton of Valais, the School of Management is a pioneering establishment that moves with the times, offering tertiary-level courses that are highly vocational and student-focused. Thanks to its degree programmes, its research institutes and its close relationships with local economic actors, it represents a genuinely innovative ecosystem for training and research. We’re helping build the future of the canton of Valais. Why not come and join us?
To strengthen the Tourism degree programme and the Institute of Tourism, the School of Management is seeking multiple
Regional Socio-Economic Development
Cultural, Leisure and Event Tourism
Digital Transformation
Tourism and Social Acceptance
Position description
- Acquire, carry out and manage R&D projects in one or more of the above-mentioned fields.
- Collaborate with regional, national and international companies, public institutions and universities to develop high-impact projects.
- Establish partnerships with companies, universities and partner schools at regional, national and international levels.
- Disseminate scientific results through articles and presentations at conferences.
- Teach at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in the corresponding subject areas at the School of Management.
Selection criteria
- PhD or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in applied research and service provision in an economic or academic context.
- Strong track record in securing and managing government-funded projects (Innosuisse, Innotour, SNSF, NPR, Interreg, Horizon Europe, etc.).
- Experience in teaching at university level and in executing projects with SMEs and large companies.
- Strong interest in teaching and supervising students in different learning environments.
- Strong interest in innovation, good leadership skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in German or French with good knowledge of English.
Employment tbd
Place of work Sierre
Starting date September 2025 or tbd
For further information please contact Blaise Larpin, head of the Institute of Tourism (blaise.larpin(α)hevs.ch) or Alain Imboden, head of the Tourism degree programme (alain.imboden(α)hevs.ch).
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, motivation letter, diplomas and certificates), clearly indicating the subject area(s) you are applying for, by 20 April 2025 (ref. 1262) by clicking on the Apply button. Only online applications will be considered.
