Lecturer “Contemporary Art Practice

Lecturer “Contemporary Art Practice” 50%

With around 2,100 Bachelor and Master students, Zurich University of the Arts is one of the major and most diverse universities of the arts in Europe. The study and research programme covers the areas of art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinary studies. In the centre of Zurich, the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and further their education.

The university has numerous exhibition and performance venues, where students projects can be shown to the public. —

to start on 1 August 2027 (or by arrangement).

We are looking for a personality with an established artistic practice in the field of contemporary art. The level of employment consists 50% in teaching along with the participation in the academic self-governance and administration. As a lecturer you will shape the Master Major Fine Arts in collaboration with the existing faculty.

We offer you a position in an inspiring environment and interesting work with international students and a network of artists, theorists, and researchers in teaching roles. You will find yourself in a varied and diverse professional setting; in addition to your teaching duties, you will be able to develop your own research projects and implement them at the University and in cooperation with domestic and international universities or other external partners.

• An active and international artistic practice
• A university or academy degree at Master’s level in a relevant field in Fine Arts
• Teaching experience at the tertiary level
• Commitment to innovative teaching (including co-teaching)
• Initiative and the ability to engage in dialogue, integrate into a new environment
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the University of the Arts and to work on committees
• Engagement in strengthening the international and national reputation of the University of the Arts
• Language skills:
  English (native or C2) and German (at least B2), in writing and speaking
• Workplace:
  Zurich

Job interviews will be held on site in Zurich on 10 November 2026 and 2 December 2026 (second round).

For further information on academic specifics, please contact Dr. Judith Welter, Head of Programme, Master of Fine Arts: judith.welter

Svenja Moore, HR Business Partner, Department of Fine Arts, svenja.moore

For more information on the Department of Fine Arts and the and the Master Major Fine Arts, please visit Fine Arts | ZHdK.ch