Postdoctoral Visiting Lectureships History of Architecture, Urbanism and Landscape

The Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (gta) is inviting applications for two visiting lectureship positions in the history of architecture, urbanism or landscape. The appointment is limited to two years, with one position starting in September 2026, the other in February 2027.

• Advancement of specific research themes in relation to and in integration with the research at the gta Institute
• Contribution substantiallyand visiblyto the educational curriculum of the gta Institute:
  Performance ofseminar courses on bachelor and master level on topics reflecting theresearch expertise;
  Active participation in the doctoral program and further teaching.
• Involvement and active contributions tothe academic and intellectual life of the gta Institute
• Engagement with theexhibition department, archives, and publishing house in relation to research and teaching activities
• Planning, coordination and performance ofworkshops, exhibitoins, and publications as an output of the research and teaching of the visiting lectureship

• You are a dynamic, innovative and open minded young scholar with a high motivation toengage in teaching, research and academic life at the gta Institute
• You will resentlyhave received aPhD on top level in the field of architectural history and theory
• You bring founded experience in academic reserch and writing
• You bring appoved teaching experience from one or more academic institutions
• We explicitly encourage women scholars to apply

• Your job with impact:
  Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

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