Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
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Lectureship for Major Subject Horn
- 05 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is a major European art university in Zurich with 2100 students. It offers a vibrant environment with diverse opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
Tasks
- Teach Horn to Bachelor and Master students with a focus on pedagogy.
- Shape class structures and interdisciplinary cooperation at the university.
- Conduct public recitals and lessons showcasing student projects.
Skills
- Must have a completed music degree and diverse performance experience.
- International concert experience as an orchestral musician or soloist.
- Strong teaching experience in higher education.
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About the job
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, 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 works are publicly presented.
From the autumn semester 2027, a
Lectureship for Major Subject Horn
Bachelor and Master students
Workload 10–30%
Workload 10–30%
limited to 6 years
is to be newly filled. We are looking for an artist with excellent pedagogical suitability, a completed music degree and versatile performance experience. In addition to international concert experience as an orchestral musician, soloist and chamber musician, you also bring teaching experience at university level. You possess stylistic versatility and didactic competence. Together with the two professors for the major subject Horn, you will actively shape the development of the classes as well as interdisciplinary cooperation at the university. This lectureship is limited to 6 years.
Short recital, teaching lessons and specialist discussion will take place on 11.09.2026 in Zurich. The short recital and teaching lessons will be conducted publicly at the university.
We kindly accept your complete application documents by 15 July 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position.
For information, please contact Prof. Mischa Greull, Head of Brass Instruments ( mischa.greull@zhdk.ch )
