Education Specialist

The Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC) at ETH Zurich is looking for a hands-on Education Specialist to actively support professors and lecturers in structuring their courses, integrating digital learning tools, and setting up course materials in Moodle. This role is essential for the revision of the MSc MTEC curriculum, ensuring smooth course implementation, and providing practical, day-to-day assistance to teaching staff.

If you have teaching experience, expertise in digital education, and enjoy working directly with faculty to improve teaching quality—while also being willing to handle the operational work required to make it happen—this position is for you.

This position is part of the strategic teaching development initiative PAKETH (Prüfungen und Akademischer Kalender an der ETH), which aims to create more balanced study structures and improved learning conditions for students. In this context, the MSc MTEC curriculum is undergoing a comprehensive revision to ensure that students acquire relevant skills and competencies for academic and professional success.

The Education Specialist will play a key role in this transformation by supporting the implementation of a competence-oriented curriculum, helping to ensure both structural alignment with ETH-wide developments and practical improvements in teaching quality. The position is fixed-term for two years, with the possibility of extension, depending on project progress and departmental needs.

As an Education Specialist, you will:

• Collaborate on the comprehensive revision of the MSc MTEC curriculum, particularly within the framework of the PAKETH project.
• Work with faculty to set up and structure their courses, ensuring a smooth implementation in our learning management system (Moodle).
• Enhance the integration of learning tools and digital resources, supporting faculty in developing the skills to effectively implement blended learning strategies, interactive content, and technology-driven teaching approaches.
• Provide hands-on support to faculty members—including new and external lecturers—by optimizing existing courses and developing new ones, ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
• Facilitate workshops and individual coaching for faculty on teaching approaches and strategies, digital learning tools, and effective course delivery.
• Take responsibility for the entire course evaluation process – from timely initiation to discussing individual feedback reports with lecturers
• Actively participate in the department's teaching commission, ensuring that all teaching-related information is appropriately shared and discussed with all relevant stakeholders (students, lecturers, and staff)
• Stay up to date with the latest teaching trends in higher education, digital education, and instructional design, and bring practical innovations to the department.
• Be adaptable and ready to take on all necessary tasks—from high-level advising to hands-on course implementation and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in education, instructional design, digital learning, or a related field, At least 5 years of experience in instructional design (ideally within higher education), faculty development and curriculum design.
• Strong hands-on experience in course setup, Moodle, and various digital learning tools, with the ability to structure courses efficiently and integrate interactive content.
• Teaching experience (preferably in higher education), with a deep understanding of instructional design, curriculum design, course development, and digital learning strategies.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse range of faculty, from experienced professors to new lecturers, adapting to different working styles and fostering strong professional relationships.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented and hands-on mindset, demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage both strategic and operational tasks.
• Familiarity with the latest trends in digital education, active learning, with blended learning, and the ability to translate these into practical, real-world solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong service mindset and the ability to support faculty in a constructive, collaborative way.
• Fluency in English (essential); knowledge of German is advantage.

• The opportunity to shape and innovate the MSc MTEC program.
• Access to a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic environment with excellent collaboration opportunities.
• You will be part of ETH Zurich’s network of educational specialists, providing opportunities for exchange and professional development.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities to support your growth.
• Flexible working conditions, including the option for part-time work or hybrid work arrangements.