Lecturer "Artistic Practice" 30%

12 March 2026
30%
Permanent position
Zürich

Job summary

Join the ZHdK, one of Europe's largest art schools in Zurich. This role offers a vibrant environment with diverse opportunities.

Tasks

Teach contemporary artistic practice in the Fine Arts department.
Participate in academic administration and self-governance activities.
Engage collaboratively in innovative teaching and co-teaching.

Skills

Master's degree and strong artistic portfolio with international exposure.
Excellent German and English language skills are required.
Experience in tertiary education and a commitment to enhancing the school's reputation.

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About the job

ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 bachelor and master students. 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.

In the Department of Fine Arts, the following position in the Bachelor Major Fine Arts is to be filled from the fall semester 2026 (August 1, 2026):

Lecturer «Artistic Practice» 30%

We are looking for a personality with a contemporary artistic practice. The employment rate is 30% in teaching. Further duties include participation in academic self-administration and administration.

Your profile

Outstanding and independent artistic work with international exhibition and publication activity
Completed university education at master’s level
Experience in teaching at the tertiary level
Willingness to engage in innovative teaching and co-teaching in a team
Commitment to strengthening the inter-/national reputation of the art university
Very good German skills (C2 / native level) as well as very good English skills (C1 / fluent)

What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting collaboration with students, a well-coordinated management team, an international network of artists, curators, and theorists as teaching staff. You can expect an inspiring working environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal as well as diverse benefits .

The position is limited to 3 years, with the option of extension. The salary is based on the salary regulations of the Canton of Zurich. The workplace is Zurich. Residence in Switzerland is desired.

Your contacts for further information:
Martin Jaeggi, Bachelor Fine Arts Program Director: martin.jaeggi@zhdk.ch
Svenja Moore, HR Business Partner Department Fine Arts: svenja.moore@zhdk.ch

We gladly accept your complete application documents including documentation of your artistic practice by April 12, 2026, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications (no email applications) for this position.

The interviews will take place on May 5, 2026, and May 19, 2026 (second interview) on site.

Further information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch.

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