Associated Professorship in Sustainability Governance and Transformation — SUPSI / DTI
CHF 85'500 - 150'000
SUPSI / DTI · Manno (TI)
- Location
- Manno
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- 42 days ago
SalaryCHF 85'500 - 150'000
Role overview
Associated Professorship in Sustainability Governance and Transformation
- Associated Professorship in Sustainability Governance and Transformation
- Roles and responsibilities Research and service
- Exercise scientific leadership in the thematic areas of sustainability governance and transformation, with particular attention to societal responses to environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges.
- PhD in Sustainability Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related field relevant to the position.
- Strong scientific profile and publication record in areas connected to sustainability, socio-technical transformation, governance and public policy analysis.
Main responsibilities
- Roles and responsibilities Research and service
- Exercise scientific leadership in the thematic areas of sustainability governance and transformation, with particular attention to societal responses to environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges.
- Develop and coordinate applied research projects and scientific activities at regional, national, and international levels.
- Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the scientific advancement of the field.
- Acquire competitive research funding and service mandates from public institutions, foundations, companies, and international agencies.
- Promote dynamic collaborations with academic, institutional, and professional stakeholders, strengthening CMI’s local and international partnerships.
Key requirements
- PhD in Sustainability Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or a related field relevant to the position.
- Strong scientific profile and publication record in areas connected to sustainability, socio-technical transformation, governance and public policy analysis.
- Research and teaching experience with system thinking and system dynamics modelling applied to socio-technical transformation.
- Track record of acquisition and coordination of externally funded projects and service mandates.
- Significant university-level teaching experience.
- Proven experience with societal engagement and transdisciplinary research and demonstrated ability to connect scientific activities with societal and organizational impact.
- Strong relational, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Excellent command of English and Italian.
Application process
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for an
- Associate Professorship in Sustainability Governance and Transformation at the
- Competence Centre for Management and Entrepreneurship (CMI)
- within the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS).
- Starting date: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed.
- Occupancy level: 80%-100%. Professional context
- SUPSI is a dynamic university of applied sciences strongly oriented toward applied research, knowledge transfer, and societal impact. Application requirements
- The requirements for this role are defined in the “SUPSI Internal Directives” and the “SUPSI Personnel Regulations” available on the “Official Documents” page.
Contacts
- Responsabile CMI (tel. +41 58 666 61 13) Luca Crivelli
- Direttore DEASS (tel. +41 58 666 64 44)
Company and context
- Within SUPSI, the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS) promotes interdisciplinary approaches to complex societal challenges through close collaboration with institutions, organizations, companies, and communities.
- The Competence Centre for Management and Entrepreneurship (CMI) conducts applied research, executive education, and knowledge-transfer activities in the fields of management, entrepreneurship, organizational innovation, sustainability, governance, and organizational transformation.
- The Centre aims to contribute to the development of responsible, innovative, and socially sustainable organizations and systems, generating impact both locally and internationally.
- CMI combines rigorous scientific research with strong engagement with practice.
- Its activities focus on organizational and institutional transformation, innovation processes, entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability transitions, governance systems, and the management of complexity in public and private organizations.
- The Centre is characterized by strong connections with regional stakeholders and institutions while maintaining an active presence in national and international academic and professional networks.
- Within this framework, the Associate Professor will contribute to strengthening SUPSI’s profile in sustainability, governance and transformation, with particular attention to the social, and institutional dimensions of sustainability.
- Contribute to the dissemination and transfer of scientific knowledge toward organizations, institutions, and society. Teaching
- Design and deliver teaching activities at undergraduate, postgraduate, executive education, and continuing education levels.
- Contribute to the development of innovative educational offerings related to sustainability, governance, societal transformation, and responsible management.
Additional details
- Associate Professorship in Sustainability Governance and Transformation
- Occupancy level: 80%-100%. Professional context
- SUPSI is a dynamic university of applied sciences strongly oriented toward applied research, knowledge transfer, and societal impact. Roles and responsibilities Research and service
- Contribute to the dissemination and transfer of scientific knowledge toward organizations, institutions, and society.
- Actively and collegially contribute to the strategic development of the Department’s educational portfolio. Leadership/management
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic environment. Skills profile and requirements Additional preferred criteria
- Knowledge of German and/or French. Application requirements
- Interested candidates should submit their application by
- through the dedicated online application form. Applications should include:
- Presentation of university-level teaching activities, including available evaluations. Additional information For further information, please contact: Francesca Pallotti
Notes and original content
- Occupancy level: 80%-100%.
- Professional context
- SUPSI is a dynamic university of applied sciences strongly oriented toward applied research, knowledge transfer, and societal impact.
- Roles and responsibilities
- Research and service
- Actively and collegially contribute to the strategic development of the Department’s educational portfolio.
- Leadership/management
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic environment.
- Skills profile and requirements
- Additional preferred criteria
Questions about this listing
What salary does SUPSI / DTI offer for this role?
SUPSI / DTI lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in Manno. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does SUPSI / DTI offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with SUPSI / DTI during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
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