Fachdidaktiker:in Biologie (m/w/d) — ETH Zürich

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Expert didactician: in biology (m/f/d) 40%-50%, Zurich, permanent Printed Printing At the Department of Biology (D-BIOL) of ETH Zurich, the teaching diploma for maturity schools on autumn semester 2027 is to fill the position as a didactician in biology (job start: 01.08.2027). Biology is a key science of the 21st century. Our high school students should be taught a solid basic understanding of biological processes so that they can participate in discussions on current topics such as the decline of biodiversity, the effects of global warming, modern reproductive technologies and genetically modified organisms. ETH is committed to a contemporary training of teachers who are up to this demanding task. Job description

• They are responsible for the design and implementation of the courses in the subject didactic biology.
• They advise students, recruit and supervise internship teachers, assign students places for teaching internships, help with the supervision of mentored work and take examination lessons. Profile
• They have a university degree in biology (or a closely related discipline) as well as the teaching diploma for mature schools (or an equivalent didactic degree).
• They bring several years of teaching experience at a high school in Switzerland.
• They are characterized by proven competences in the design of learning-effective teaching and are familiar with concepts of didactic research. In your teaching practice, you apply various activating teaching methods and constantly develop them.
• Experience with students is advantageous, for example as an internship teacher. Place of work We offer In the didactic training at ETH Zurich, you can expect an interdisciplinary team of teaching/learning researchers, didacticians:women of various subjects as well as internship teachers and specialists:women of your subject. You will receive further education and training opportunities both in the didactic-pedagogical area and in specialist research at the D-BIOL. chevron right Working, teaching and researching at ETH Zurich Diversity and sustainability are important to us In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and cultivate a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all employees and students. On our website on equal opportunities and diversity, you will learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a key value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future. Curious? We are too. We look forward to your online application until 31.08.2026 with the following documents:
• CVC
• Letter of motivation (with indication of your desired amount; addressed to Prof. Dr. Yves Barral and the Director of Didactic Education, Prof. Dr. Martina Rau
• Certificates Further information on the degree program Teaching Diploma for Maturity Schools can be found on our website. For information, Mr. Patrick Faller ([email protected]; no application documents) is at your disposal. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered. For recruitment agencies, the terms and conditions of ETH Zurich apply. About ETH Zurich ETH Zurich is one of the best technical science universities in the world. We are known f&uum