Professor of Economic and Social Sciences and Head of Start-up @ Rosey and Entrepreneurship, Institut Le Rosey, Switzerland

This school is based in Rolle, Switzerland and is looking for a Professor of Economic and Social Sciences and Head of Start-up @ Rosey and Entrepreneurship.

Institut Le Rosey is a prestigious dual-language (English and French) co-educational boarding IB World School, renowned for its unique two-campus system and innovative educational approach. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Professor of Economic and Social Sciences who will also head the Start-up @ Rosey and Entrepreneurship program.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Economic and Social Sciences, enriching and inspiring students using innovative teaching methods and technology.
• Lead the Start-up @ Rosey and Entrepreneurship program, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and skills among students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various regional entrepreneurship promotion organizations to integrate Le Rosey’s future hub into this ecosystem.
• Organize entrepreneurship-related conferences and a program of start-up visits in the region once the CSE (Centre for Science and Entrepreneurship) is operational.
• Involve Le Rosey in one or two start-up competitions (e.g., Mass Challenge) and integrate design thinking into these initiatives.
• Regularly communicate with current incubators to better understand the needs and challenges of our future hub.
• Engage actively in boarding life and contribute to the holistic development of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach engaging and challenging lessons in Economic and Social Sciences at various levels.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum.
• Organize and lead start-up competitions, conferences, and visits.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative learning environment.
• Regularly assess and adjust the workload based on the launch phase needs of the entrepreneurship program.
• Contribute to the broader school community and participate in boarding life.

Qualifications:

• Native French speaker.
• Swiss or EU nationality, or a valid Swiss work permit.
• University degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with French Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate programs.
• Experience teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) from primary level.
• Ability to reside on campus and actively participate in boarding life.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Residential position with rent-free housing and meals provided in return for active participation in boarding life.
• Excellent tuition benefits for staff members’ children, subject to meeting admission requirements.
• Generous professional development budget.
• A supportive and dynamic community of educators and learners.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in an innovative educational environment.