Director / Director of Basic Education The Italian University School (SUPSI) competes on the position of ## Director / Director of Basic Training (FB) , member of the SUPSI Directorate, full-time (100%) and indefinitely, with entry into operation on 1 September 2026.
The main office is at the SUPSI Directorate-General in Manno.
SUPSI operates in its basic training mandates, continuous training, applied research, service performance and knowledge transfer in multiple disciplines.
Key requirements
possiede una laurea universitaria a livello master; il dottorato di ricerca costituisce titolo preferenziale;
vanta una significativa esperienza nella didattica e nella gestione accademica a livello terziario, in Svizzera e/o all’estero;
conosce in modo approfondito il sistema universitario svizzero, con particolare attenzione alle Scuole universitarie professionali e/o alle Alte scuole pedagogiche;
dimostra autorevolezza, capacità relazionali e di leadership in contesti pluridisciplinari, complessi e a responsabilità distribuite;
dispone di consolidata reputazione personale e profonda conoscenza del territorio ticinese e del contesto politico-istituzionale di riferimento;
è di lingua madre italiana e possiede un’ottima padronanza del francese e del tedesco; buone conoscenze dell’inglese.
SUPSI / DTI is located in Direzione SUPSI, Canton of Ticino. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Ticino applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in Ticino?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Ticino, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector in Ticino Use our simulator for a personalised calculation.
Do cross-border workers need Swiss LAMal health insurance?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting work. Premiums vary by canton, insurance model and deductible. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.
