Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Basel
13 hours ago
Professor of Cello (40-60%)
- 30 May 2026
- 40 – 60%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW as a Violoncello Professor! Engage in a passionate music environment with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach students in artistic Bachelor and Master programs focused on Violoncello.
- Conduct classes and contribute to student development through performances.
- Collaborate on enhancing study programs and building partnerships.
Skills
- Require an advanced music degree and extensive teaching experience.
- Excellent teaching abilities and strong pedagogical commitment.
- Familiarity with historical practices and contemporary music.
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About the job
Whether in music creation, teaching or reflection – we inspire with passion
Professor of Cello (40-60%)
University of Music Basel FHNW, Classical
Your tasks:
- You teach students in the artistic Bachelor and Master programmes specialising in cello as well as in chamber music.
- You conduct class lessons and recital evenings, are present at aptitude assessments and final examinations, and take responsibility for the development of young musicians.
- You engage in university committees, especially in subject group meetings and conferences, and advocate for the further development of study programmes.
- You bring your diverse concert and professional experience into the professional training of students at the University of Music Basel FHNW.
- You develop existing formats and study programmes together with the subject group and the management team.
- You contribute to the establishment and further development of collaborations within the MAB campus as well as with regional and international institutions.
Your profile:
- You are an internationally recognised and well-networked artistic personality.
- You have completed a university degree in music and possess extensive concert and teaching experience at university level.
- You are characterised by excellent didactic skills and a strong pedagogical commitment.
- You are familiar with the professional requirements for students and know the current developments in concert and musical life, especially in the orchestra, chamber music and solo fields.
- Dealing with historically informed performance practice, contemporary music and chamber music is a natural part of your artistic and pedagogical work.
- You have international networking and diverse professional experience.
- You identify with the goals and values of the University of Music Basel FHNW and contribute to an inclusive and enriching university culture.
- You have a university didactic qualification or are willing to acquire one during the first years (standard for professors).
In teaching or research, university organisation or projects: Together we make music in all its forms tangible for diverse fields of work and cultural spaces.
Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application by 15.09.2026.
The hearings will take place on 14.12.2026 and 15.12.2026 (1st round).