Career Opportunities with Franklin University Switzerland

Franklin University Switzerland is a non-profit private university located in Lugano, accredited in both the USA and Switzerland to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. Its intensely cross-cultural and multinational learning and living environment inspires students to engage the world.  Franklin’s undergraduate majors, graduate programs and pre-professional programs in the social sciences, natural sciences and the humanities are informed by the liberal arts and sciences.

Franklin University Switzerland seeks applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology. The position is full-time, renewable, and with a clear promotion ladder. The position begins in January 2024 or August 2024 at the latest.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. at the time of hire. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in positive, health, or wellness psychology.

Franklin’s program in psychology is young, yet popular among students. The successful candidate should be a dynamic leader, who is willing to help Franklin grow the current program, and assist with the formulation of future undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology (Bachelor of Science, Master, or Ph.D.). They should also be able to offer courses in a variety of areas within psychology, including in their area of expertise and ideally in research methods.

A normal course load at Franklin is six (3 credit or 6 ECTS) courses per academic year, including a course with an Academic Travel component. Other job expectations include advising pre-major and psychology students and maintaining an active research profile.

Consistent with the mission of the University, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarship, have an active research agenda, and contribute to the Academic Travel program, a fundamental part of Franklin’s international, interdisciplinary, intercultural curriculum. Ideally, candidates will be conversant in one of the official languages of Switzerland and have an interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching. Experience with Swiss/EU funded projects is a plus.

To apply, please submit to PSYsearch2024@fus.edu, in a single PDF document:

• a letter of application,
• CV with names and contact information for three references,
• a writing sample,
• a statement of teaching philosophy, and;
• recent teaching evaluations (if available)

Review of applications will begin August 16, 2023 and continue on a rolling basis.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via videoconferencing. Finalists will come to campus for in-person interviews.

Employability in Switzerland

In compliance with local regulations, precedence will be given to candidates who are Swiss nationals, foreign nationals with a permanent residence permit (Permit C), foreign nationals with a residence permit authorizing them to work (Permit B, including recognized refugees), foreign nationals with temporary admission (Permit F), persons granted temporary protection (Permit S), and EU/EFTA citizens.

Franklin University Switzerland is an Equal Opportunity Employer: in compliance with U.S. applicable federal law and with the Swiss Gender Equality Act, Franklin University Switzerland  does not practice or permit discrimination in employment, job placement, promotion, or other economic benefits on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, political affiliation, veteran status.

All members of the Franklin community are encouraged to work towards achieving a more open, fair, and tolerant community, by giving their affirmative contribution in all areas of life and work at the University to eliminate patterns of discrimination and ignorance about one another that obscure our recognition of human dignity and individuality.

For further information, please see www.fus.edu.

Franklin University Switzerland (FUS) seeks a dynamic full-time Assistant Director of Admissions.

The Assistant Director of Admissions is based in Switzerland (office position with some flexibility for remote work excluding the peak Fall and Spring recruitment period) and works closely with the Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

Department: Enrollment Management

Reports to: Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Management

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare and implement a fall and spring undergraduate recruitment travel schedule to include school visits, fairs and individual meetings with prospective students, families and other key stakeholders;
• Prepare reports of all travel school visits, conferences, fairs etc.;
• Submit expense reports for all travel in a timely manner;
• Provide timely and personalized follow-up correspondence with prospects from assigned travel region;
• Correspond regularly with school counselors and other key external stakeholders (admissions ambassadors, independent educational consultants, FUS partners etc.);
• Review applicant files in an assigned area, and submit completed files to the VP of Admissions and Enrollment Management for final decisions;
• Organize, promote and implement accepted student receptions as well as general information sessions (in-person and virtual) in assigned regions;
• Organize, promote and implement on campus events including campus visits, Open House, Counselor Fly-Ins in cooperation with the other Lugano-based Assistant Director of Admissions;
• Assist with the continuous implementation of Slate Technolutions (admissions & recruitment CRM), helping to streamline the overall Admissions process;
• Follow up with leads/inquiries/apps in progress/admitted students ensuring conversion into matriculated students;
• Serve as a liaison with colleagues and eventually Swiss Embassies to facilitate the student matriculation process, including the visa application process;
• Oversee the Life Long Learning Scholarship (LLLS) program for the office;
• Manage online tools aimed at generating interest and engagement with prospective and admitted students specifically for assigned territories (Global Match, Unibuddy, etc.)
• Assist with follow-up of partnership MoUs and communication with university partners (study abroad, freshmen abroad, exchange).
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with this position, the department’s goals and the University’s mission.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least two years of professional experience in the field of higher education admissions and student recruitment or related field
• Excellent mastery of the English language
• Good knowledge of Italian preferred
• Candidates must possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills
• Must work simultaneously with multiple projects, deadlines, and departments
• Demonstrated ability to work with and recruit students of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members across physical distances and time zones
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently with little supervision, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed and flexibility to travelfor student recruitment on average 8 weeks per year (mainly during the peak Fall season September-November and in Spring February-April)
• Strong work ethic, results-oriented, and proactive with excellent teamwork and friendly disposition
• Able to work in a high energy, fast-paced environment

About FUS

FUS is an international, inclusive, student-centered, private (non-profit) and residential Liberal Arts and Sciences university located in Switzerland. FUS is accredited in both the USA by MSCHE and Switzerland. Its undergraduate majors, pre-professional programs and research agenda in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are informed by a strong interdisciplinary and experiential learning approach. A commitment to courses of study that are global in perspective and cross-cultural in content has been the cornerstone of the education model since its founding in 1969.

How to apply

Applications should include a letter of interest and a CV. Please apply electronically to info@fus.edu and indicate ‘’Assistant Director of Admissions Application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Anticipated start date: as soon as possible.

Please note that due to Swiss visa and work permit regulations, applications from Swiss or EU nationals will be given priority in the evaluation process.

Applicants can expect a welcoming, international and intercultural working and academic environment filled by a strong sense of collegiality and belongingness.

Franklin University Switzerland is an Equal Opportunity Employer: we welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse international communities.