Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Artistic Assistant Bachelor Major Fine Arts, 50%
- 08 September 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is a top art school in Europe with diverse programs. Join a vibrant community of creatives from over 75 countries!
Tasks
- Assist in teaching and support faculty in artistic practice.
- Co-supervise student projects and co-teach in German or English.
- Perform administrative and organizational tasks as needed.
Skills
- Must hold a Master's or Academy degree and show initiative.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.
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About the job
ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project work is publicly presented.
For the Department of Fine Arts, we are looking for an
Artistic Assistant Bachelor Major Fine Arts, 50%
Your tasks:
- Assistance in teaching and support of lecturers in the area of "Artistic Practice"
(research, conceptualisation, co-organisation of excursions and exhibitions) - Co-supervision of student projects
- Co-teaching with lecturers in German and/or English
- Administrative and organisational tasks
We are looking for candidates with an artistic practice who want to acquire teaching skills at the beginning of their professional career.
Your profile
You hold a Master’s degree or an academy degree. We expect initiative, dialogue and integration skills, team spirit as well as curiosity and openness in collaboration with students and staff at ZHdK. Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written, complete your profile.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting collaboration with students, a well-coordinated management team, an international network of artists, curators and theorists as teaching staff. You will find an inspiring working environment in the Zurich Toni-Areal as well as a variety of benefits .
The position is limited to three and a half years. The salary is based on the salary regulations of the Canton of Zurich. The workplace is Zurich.
Your contacts for further information:
Martin Jaeggi, Bachelor Fine Arts Programme Director: martin.jaeggi@zhdk.ch
Svenja Moore, HR Business Partner Department Fine Arts: svenja.moore@zhdk.ch
We kindly accept your complete application documents by 3 October 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position.
The interviews will take place online on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 and Thursday, 29 October 2026, and on-site on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (second interview).
