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Start date: August 1st, 2027 | Module completion: each autumn semester (beginning of August to end of January)

UniDistance Suisse offers fully online university degree programmes and is accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA). It combines flexible, location‑independent part‑time distance learning with an active, interdisciplinary research culture on its campus in Brig. Across five faculties – Law, Psychology, Business & Economics, History, and Mathematics & Computer Science – we have been shaping modern teaching, learning and research for more than 30 years. Today, UniDistance Suisse counts over 2,700 students and around 550 staff members.

To strengthen our Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence programme in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, we are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking professional for the position of: 

Lecturer for the Module M06 “Advanced Deep Learning” 10 ECTS (18%)

Start date: August 1st, 2027
Module completion: each autumn semester (beginning of August to end of January)

Your responsibilities

  • Teaching the module M06 Advanced Deep Learning.

  • Developing and delivering module content suitable for online teaching.

  • Providing online resources and learning material for our teaching platform.

  • Supporting the students during the semester in cooperation with the teaching assistant.

  • Organising and delivering online exercise classes and online lectures during the semester in cooperation with the teaching assistant.

  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of the module content and learning experience.

Your profile

  • Strong background in teaching at a university level, experience in distance teaching is an asset.

  • PhD in Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with strong active research in deep learning and modern AI methods.

  • Fluent in English (teaching language); knowledge of German and/or French is an asset.

We offer

  • The opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge Master's programme in Artificial Intelligence.

  • A modern pedagogical approach in an innovative academic environment.

  • Comprehensive training in online and distance teaching, as well as administrative support.

  • A teaching assistant who helps with the teaching of exercise classes and the assessment of student work.

  • A modern and dynamic working environment.

  • Collaboration within a motivated team.

We look forward to receiving your complete application by email no later than 30 September 2026 at the following address: jobs@fernuni.ch
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Mettler thomas.mettler@fernuni.ch and Prof. Dr. Matthias Voigt matthias.voigt@fernuni.ch.

Preference will be given to candidates residing in Switzerland. However, applications from EU/EFTA and UK residents may also be considered.