Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
10 hours ago
Lectureship for Historical Violin Instruments (Minors Historical Performance Practice) 5–25%
- 30 March 2026
- 5 – 25%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
The ZHdK, with around 2100 bachelor and master students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The fields of study and research include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, 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.
Starting in the fall semester 2026, a
Starting in the fall semester 2026, a
Lectureship for Historical Violin Instruments (Minors Historical Performance Practice) 5–25%
in the Interpretation & Performance degree program will be newly filled.
We are looking for a personality with a versatile career on violin instruments of historical mensur as well as a degree in Baroque violin or Baroque viola. We expect excellent pedagogical skills as well as teaching experience at the university level or the willingness to further develop university didactics.
As part of your regular presence at the university, you will share responsibility for the continuous artistic promotion and training of students in the Minors Historical Performance Practice and in the secondary subjects Baroque violin and Baroque viola. Experience with other historical high string instruments is desired but not mandatory. You are interested in developing, advertising, and conducting group courses as well as teaching students of other instrument groups in ensembles. Close collaboration and exchange with the faculty of main subject lecturers of all string instruments and the lecturers in the field of historical performance practice is part of your employment.
We offer you an interesting and challenging task in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity.
The trial lessons with a short recital on two different high string instruments of historical mensur (duration 15–20 minutes), teaching lessons, and a professional discussion will take place on July 6 and 7, 2026 in Zurich. The short recital and teaching lessons will be conducted publicly at the university.
Information is provided by Monika Baer, Major Head of String Instruments ( monika.baer@zhdk.ch )
The trial lessons with a short recital on two different high string instruments of historical mensur (duration 15–20 minutes), teaching lessons, and a professional discussion will take place on July 6 and 7, 2026 in Zurich. The short recital and teaching lessons will be conducted publicly at the university.
Information is provided by Monika Baer, Major Head of String Instruments ( monika.baer@zhdk.ch )
Contact person Human Resources Management: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner Department Music, fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
We gladly accept your complete application documents by May 11, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept applications for this position via the link (no email applications).
www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik
www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik
