Major in School Music with Lectureship (approx. 40%)
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:28 January 2026
- Workload:40%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is a major European art school with 2100 students. It offers a dynamic, diverse environment and great opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead the development of artistic-pedagogical content in music education.
- Oversee Bachelor and Master programs in school music and coordinate with the team.
- Engage in discussions on music education and organize relevant events.
Skills
- Requires a Master's in School Music II and specific professional experience.
- Strong team player with independent work ethic and flexibility.
- Familiarity with the Swiss education system and a strong professional network.
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ZHdK, with around 2100 bachelor and master students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, 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 works are publicly presented.
For the profile Music and Movement/School Music, we are looking, starting from the fall semester 2026 or by arrangement, for a
For the profile Music and Movement/School Music, we are looking, starting from the fall semester 2026 or by arrangement, for a
Major in School Music with Lectureship (approx. 40%)
The profile Music and Movement/School Music is part of the Department of Music and unfolds its impact in interaction with the other musical profiles, in the interdisciplinary context of ZHdK, and in cooperation with the professional field.
Your tasks
You will participate in shaping and further developing the artistic-pedagogical content of the school music training programs in collaboration with the profile management. You will be responsible for the coordinating leadership of the major study programs Bachelor specialization in School Music (Jazz, Pop, and Classical) as well as Master School Music I and Master School Music II. You will be supported in your tasks by the management team, the lecturers, and the secretariat. As a member of the management team, you will bring current topics of musical education into discussion and actively shape topical and profile-forming events (Expert Days). For the students, you are an important contact person as the major leader.The leadership workload (30%) is complemented by teaching in the area of music didactics Bachelor (approx. 6%).
Your profile
We are looking for a team-oriented personality with an independent and proactive work attitude. You hold a master's degree in School Music II and have specific professional experience. Besides your school practice, you are artistically active. You approach questions around school education and music learning with differentiated interest. You are familiar with the Swiss education system and have a sustainable professional network. You bring high motivation and flexibility for university-specific organizational tasks. A university didactic qualification or the willingness to acquire one completes your profile.
We are looking for a team-oriented personality with an independent and proactive work attitude. You hold a master's degree in School Music II and have specific professional experience. Besides your school practice, you are artistically active. You approach questions around school education and music learning with differentiated interest. You are familiar with the Swiss education system and have a sustainable professional network. You bring high motivation and flexibility for university-specific organizational tasks. A university didactic qualification or the willingness to acquire one completes your profile.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging task in an inspiring environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. You will find an active, open team. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.
The trial lesson and the subject interview will take place on March 4 and 13, 2026 in Zurich. The trial lesson will be conducted publicly at the university.
Your contacts for further information
Prof. Ruth Frischknecht, Head of Profile Music and Movement/School Music, ruth.frischknecht@zhdk.ch
Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner, fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
We gladly accept your complete application documents by February 19, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept applications for this position via the link (no email applications).
www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik
We offer you an interesting and challenging task in an inspiring environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. You will find an active, open team. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.
The trial lesson and the subject interview will take place on March 4 and 13, 2026 in Zurich. The trial lesson will be conducted publicly at the university.
Your contacts for further information
Prof. Ruth Frischknecht, Head of Profile Music and Movement/School Music, ruth.frischknecht@zhdk.ch
Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner, fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
We gladly accept your complete application documents by February 19, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept applications for this position via the link (no email applications).
www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik
