Lecturer “Contemporary Art Practice

Zurich University of the Arts, with around 2,100 Bachelor and Master students, 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.

The Department of Fine Arts Master Fine Arts is looking to hire a Lecturer “Contemporary Art Practice” 50% to start on 1 August 2027 (or by arrangement).

• Shape the Master Major Fine Arts in collaboration with the existing faculty
• Teaching along with participation in academic self-governance and administration
• Develop and implement own research projects 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
• 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