Lecturer "Artistic Practice" 50 %

• 03 septembre 2026
• 50%
• Indefinite duration
• Zürich

With approximately 2 100 Bachelor and Master students, the Universität der Künste Zürich is one of the major and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research program covers the fields of art education, design, cinema, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinary studies. In the center of Zürich, the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from more than 75 countries work, study, teach, research and pursue their training. The university has many exhibition and performance venues, where student projects can be presented to the public.
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The Department of Fine Arts Master Fine Arts is looking to hire a

Lecturer "Artistic Practice" 50 % #

starting from 1st August 2027 (or by agreement).

We are looking for a personality with an established artistic practice in the field of contemporary art. The employment rate includes 50% teaching as well as participation in academic self-management and administration. As a lecturer, you will contribute to shaping 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 as well as a network of artists, theorists and researchers in teaching roles. You will evolve 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 national and international universities or other external partners.

Your profile:

• An active and international artistic practice
• A university or academic degree at Master level in a relevant field
• Teaching experience at tertiary level
• Commitment to innovative teaching (including co-teaching)
• Initiative and ability to dialogue, to integrate into a new environment
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the Universität der Künste Zürich and to work on commissions
• Commitment to strengthening the international and national reputation of the Universität der Künste Zürich
• Language skills: English (native or C2) and German (at least B2), in writing and speaking
• Place of work: Zurich

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

Your contacts for more information:
For specific academic information, please contact Dr Judith Welter, head of the Master of Fine Arts program: judith.welter@zhdk.ch

Contact in human resources management: Svenja Moore, HR Business Partner, Department of Fine Arts, svenja.moore@zhdk.ch

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

We look forward to receiving your application with all supporting documents, including a cover letter and your artistic and research portfolio, before 1st October 2026. Please use the "Apply" link to submit your documents. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online for this position.