Professor and Head of the Bachelor's degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for a Head of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) located in the USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano-Viganello. Degree of employment 60-100% with a permanent contract and starting on 1st October 2024, or date to be agreed upon.

Within the Extended Department Direction

• Participate in the activities of the Department's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies to contribute to the strategic and operational management of the Department.
• Promote a culture of collaboration among the Department's institutional mandates and foster the development of synergies between the education and research mandates.
• Represent the Bachelor's degree programme at the Department's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies and at relevant bodies within the SUPSI Direction.

Within the Department's Undergraduate and Graduate Studies

• Define, in collaboration with the DTI’s Head of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies and the Bachelor's degree programme committee, the scientific framework and professional orientation of the degree programme.
• Design and coordinate the structure and content of the educational curriculum and study plan.
• Contribute to strategic positioning activities of the degree programme and promotion of the educational offer to relevant stakeholders.
• Enhance professional integration opportunities for future graduates by developing partnerships with companies.
• Contribute to the definition of strategies, processes, rules, regulations, and practices concerning the Bachelor's degree programme.
• Contribute to expanding the network of contacts with academic and non-academic partners.
• Manage strategic projects related to the specific field of Bachelor’s degree programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• Take on teaching assignments within certain modules of the Bachelor’s degree programme.

Research

• Lead a scientific area and conduct research and development activities within the IDSIA.
• Acquire, coordinate, and manage applied research projects.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related disciplines with at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of the state-of-the-art technical-scientific and professional context of the relevant disciplines.
• Proven experience in teaching and excellent teaching evaluations.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain it within 3 years of starting employment.
• Excellent proficiency in Italian and English required.
• Experience and responsibilities in research in the relevant disciplinary field.

• Professional placement as Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor, or Lecturer.
• Interesting experience in the Swiss and international university context.
• Dynamic, motivating, and innovative environment.
• Career opportunities within the Institution.

Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter in Italian or English.
• Curriculum vitae prepared according to the predefined structure.
• List of scientific publications and exemplary works.
• Educational diplomas and work certificates.
• At least two recent reference letters.
• A criminal records excerpt valid for 6 months.

Applications will be considered only if submitted electronically within 31st July 2024.