Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
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Lectureship in Speech Technique for Singing Students (25–50%)
- 05 May 2026
- 25 – 50%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join ZHdK, a leading European art university with 2100 students. Experience a vibrant teaching environment in Zurich.
Tasks
- Teach voice students the fundamentals of Sprechtechnik and phonetics.
- Develop strong vocal techniques for healthy speech in singing.
- Engage actively in the artistic life of the music department.
Skills
- Experience in higher education and a passion for teaching required.
- Excellent pedagogical skills and teaching experience needed.
- Ability to contribute beyond classroom responsibilities is essential.
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About the job
ZHdK, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The fields of study and research 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.
From the autumn semester 2026, the Department of Music will be
Lectureship in Speech Technique for Singing Students (25–50%)
newly appointed in the profile Interpretation and Performance.
We are looking for a versatile, artistically and pedagogically competent individual with broad experience in delivering solid training in the modules Fundamentals of Speech Technique and Phonetics (group lessons) as well as Speech Technique (individual lessons). In the Major Singing, you will teach fundamental skills in vocally healthy handling of sung language and exemplary diction.
We expect excellent pedagogical skills and teaching experience in higher education or a willingness to develop further in these areas. As part of your regular presence at the Toni Areal, you will take responsibility for the continuous training of singing students in the area of speech technique. You are prepared to take on tasks outside of teaching within the Department of Music and actively participate in the artistic life of the university.
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in an inspiring and collegial environment.
The trial lesson and subject interview will probably take place on 19 and 27 June 2026 in Zurich. The trial lesson will be conducted publicly at the university.
For information, please contact Mathias Clausen, Major Head Singing, mathias.clausen@zhdk.ch
Contact person Human Resources Management: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner Department of Music, fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
Your complete application documents are welcome until Friday, 29 May 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
