Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
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Teaching Assignment Music Theory 15% (m/f/d)
- 04 February 2026
- 15%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is one of Europe's largest art schools with 2100 students. Join a vibrant, creative environment with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach music theory and composition at a high artistic level.
- Engage with students in ear training, analysis, and contemporary music.
- Contribute to the development of the music theory profile at the university.
Skills
- Must have a completed theory degree and proven teaching experience.
- Strong background in music theory and composition.
- Ability to communicate concepts clearly and engagingly.
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About the job
The ZHdK is one of the largest art universities in Europe with around 2100 bachelor and master students. The diverse range of courses includes bachelor and master programs in the disciplines of Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, and Transdisciplinarity.
Starting from the autumn semester, a fixed-term position for 2 years is available from August 1, 2026
Starting from the autumn semester, a fixed-term position for 2 years is available from August 1, 2026
Teaching Assignment Music Theory 15% (m/f/d)
for an innovative personality with proven teaching experience at university level.
We are looking for a personality who teaches music theory and composition at a high artistic and technical level, contemporary and comprehensible. The range of subjects includes ear training, harmony, form theory, analysis, and contemporary music.
We expect a completed theory degree and proven artistic activity. You bring experience as a university lecturer and are willing to engage in the faculty and contribute to the further development of the profile of music theory and composition at the university.
We offer an artistically creative environment for the demanding music pedagogical activity. A highly qualified faculty and a well-coordinated management team support you in your tasks.
As part of the measures to promote diversity in certain areas of the Zurich University of the Arts, applications from women are particularly welcome.
The trial lessons will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and will be conducted publicly at the university.
We gladly accept your complete application documents by February 28, 2026, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Your documents should also include a statement on the artistic orientation of music theory at music and art universities (approx. 1 DIN A4 page). Please note that we only accept online applications for this position.
For information, please contact Prof. Felix Baumann, Head of Composition / Theory ( felix.baumann@zhdk.ch )
Contact person Human Resources Management: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner DMU; Tel. +41 43 446 23 40; fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik
As part of the measures to promote diversity in certain areas of the Zurich University of the Arts, applications from women are particularly welcome.
The trial lessons will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and will be conducted publicly at the university.
We gladly accept your complete application documents by February 28, 2026, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Your documents should also include a statement on the artistic orientation of music theory at music and art universities (approx. 1 DIN A4 page). Please note that we only accept online applications for this position.
For information, please contact Prof. Felix Baumann, Head of Composition / Theory ( felix.baumann@zhdk.ch )
Contact person Human Resources Management: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner DMU; Tel. +41 43 446 23 40; fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik
