Teaching Assistant: Camera Department, 60%

04 March 2026
60%
Permanent position
Zürich

About the job

The Zurich University of the Arts (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 works are publicly presented.
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In the Bachelor’s degree program in Film, students learn and experience how a film is made – from the first idea to the projection. They explore filmmaking in all its facets to enter the professional world after their studies or deepen their skills in one of the majors in the Master’s program: Fiction Directing, Documentary Film, Screenwriting, Camera, Film Editing, or Creative Producing. At the bachelor level, training in Production Design is also offered. New interdisciplinary formats lasting six weeks take place at the beginning of each academic year.

As of August 1, 2026, we are looking for a fixed-term position for three years for a

Teaching Assistant: Camera Department, 60%

You will support the Technical Film Management and the lecturers in planning and organizing the teaching operations and in preparing and conducting courses. During the semester (early September – end of June), three days of presence per week with working hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. are the norm. Parallel to the employment at ZHdK, it should be possible to pursue your own professional and artistic activities.

Your tasks
Support of teaching in the Camera Department:

Advising students on technical questions and shooting planning (image composition)
Technical scheduling, support with equipment lending and return
Accompanying seminars on camera operation and lighting and stage technology
Teaching basics of camera technology and image composition
Documentation and archiving of teaching materials
Editing/cutting of camera and lighting tests or exercises
Processing technical instructions and handouts
Research for new acquisitions, assembling sets, functional testing
Support in the film studio
Support at teaching events and research projects

Your profile
You have recently completed your training or studies in the field of film. You bring advanced knowledge of professional film technology (camera, lighting, sound, grip) and have already gained experience in cinematic image composition. Knowledge of film production processes as well as basic skills in film editing are also important. Good English and German language skills are required. The teaching assistant role requires a high level of resilience and flexibility. If you work reliably and are communicative, you meet further important requirements for this position.

What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.

Your contacts for further information
Andreas Birkle, Technical Film Management, andreas.birkle@zhdk.ch
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner, mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch

Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch . We gladly accept your complete application documents by March 29, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position. The interview will be conducted on April 15, 2026.

Teaching Assistant: Camera Department, 60%

About the job

Teaching Assistant: Camera Department, 60%

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