Professor of Voice and Jazz Ensembles (30 - 50%)
- 01 July 2026
- 30 – 50%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join the School of Music Basel FHNW as a Professor of Voice! Embrace a creative, diverse environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Teach voice as a major subject in bachelor’s and master’s programs.
- Supervise students and provide individual and group lessons.
- Collaborate with faculty to enhance teaching methods at the institute.
Skills
- Must have degrees, pedagogical qualifications, and university teaching experience.
- Excellent didactic skills and an artistic personality.
- Familiarity with jazz traditions, trends, and innovations.
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About the job
Diversity at the university - we seek differentness
Professor of Voice and Jazz Ensembles (30 - 50%)
School of Music Basel FHNW, Jazz
Your tasks
The Jazz Institute is one of three institutes at the Basel Academy of Music FHNW. Students are trained in three courses of study at the bachelor's and master's levels
- You will regularly teach voice as a major subject in our bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as thematic ensemble lessons in Basel
- You will supervise students at all stages of their studies and give both individual and group lessons
- You will contribute your interdisciplinary skills and work with the lecturers at the institute on the further development of teaching
Your profile
- You are an internationally recognized and well-connected artistic personality with excellent didactic skills and experience in university teaching
- Within jazz, you are familiar with its traditions and trends as well as with the latest developments
- You have a style-forming profile within the subject area, you are able to inspire students for vocal craftsmanship as well as for artistic-innovative work and guide them competently
- You have relevant degrees and pedagogical qualifications and understand the fourfold performance mandate of the universities of applied sciences (education, further education, research and services) as an exciting field of activity
The FHNW is part of a diverse society: it benefits from the resulting opportunities and acknowledges its responsibilities. In doing so, it goes a step further - the adoption of unconventional paths calls for creativity, openness and courage.
Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application by 31.08.2026.
