Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
10 hours ago
Lectureship in Conducting (20–40%)
- 11 April 2026
- 20 – 40%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
About the job
ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students. 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 in Conducting (20–40%)
will be newly appointed in the profile Interpretation & Performance of the Department of Music. As a lecturer in conducting, you will be responsible for the major and minor subjects in conducting within the study programs of the Interpretation & Performance profile and will be a member of the Conductors’ Studio ZHdK.
We are looking for a musician with relevant experience in leading professional orchestras. Versatile stylistic competence as well as experience with contemporary music are part of your artistic profile. You will actively collaborate with other professors and lecturers of the profile and the Continuing Education Center and contribute to the further development of the conducting department within the Department of Music.
We expect excellent didactic skills and a university didactic qualification, or the willingness to further educate yourself in this regard.
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity.
The trial lesson with conducting a small ensemble, teaching lesson, and professional discussion will take place on June 9, 2026 in Zurich. The conducting and teaching lessons will be conducted publicly at the university.
For information, please contact Christoph Mathias Mueller, Head of Conducting ( christophmathias.mueller@zhdk.ch ) and Cobus Swanepoel, Head of Profile Interpretation & Performance ( cobus.swanepoel@zhdk.ch ).
Human Resources Management contact person: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner Department of Music, fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
Human Resources Management contact person: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner Department of Music, fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch
We kindly accept your complete application documents by May 15, 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).
