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Ballet Teachers for Contemporary Dancers with Additional Responsibilities in Rehearsal Direction and Choreographic Assistance 70%
- Publication date:11 December 2025
- Workload:70%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
The ZHdK is among Europe's largest art schools, with around 2100 students. It offers a vibrant environment for creativity and collaboration.
Tasks
- Teach classical dance to contemporary dancers.
- Assist in organizing study processes and rehearsals.
- Support performances and projects within the program.
Skills
- Professional training in ballet pedagogy or equivalent required.
- Strong background in professional stage dance essential.
- Fluency in English and German is mandatory.
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About the job
The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 bachelor’s and master’s students. The study and research areas 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.
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The BA Contemporary Dance was founded in 2014, situated in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at the Zurich University of the Arts, training young national and international talents to become professional contemporary stage dancers within its three-year program.
The BA Contemporary Dance is looking for a position starting August 1, 2026:
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The BA Contemporary Dance was founded in 2014, situated in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at the Zurich University of the Arts, training young national and international talents to become professional contemporary stage dancers within its three-year program.
The BA Contemporary Dance is looking for a position starting August 1, 2026:
Ballet Teachers for Contemporary Dancers with Additional Responsibilities in Rehearsal Direction and Choreographic Assistance 70%
Your Tasks
Your main task is teaching classical dance to contemporary dancers. In addition to these duties, it also involves participating in the organization of the study program’s tasks and processes. Your responsibilities include rehearsal direction and/or choreographic assistance for a broadly oriented contemporary repertoire, as well as involvement in the preparation and execution of performances and other projects. Possible involvement in the MA Dance program and the EFZ training at the Zurich Dance Academy is desirable.
Your main task is teaching classical dance to contemporary dancers. In addition to these duties, it also involves participating in the organization of the study program’s tasks and processes. Your responsibilities include rehearsal direction and/or choreographic assistance for a broadly oriented contemporary repertoire, as well as involvement in the preparation and execution of performances and other projects. Possible involvement in the MA Dance program and the EFZ training at the Zurich Dance Academy is desirable.
Your Profile
You have completed professional training in ballet pedagogy or hold an equivalent qualification. Additionally, you bring many years of personal experience in professional stage dance. As a ballet teacher, you have several years of teaching experience that meets professional standards. You know how to motivate and inspire students with your expertise. Classroom management and related tasks are familiar to you. Excellent language skills in English and German are required for this position.
You have completed professional training in ballet pedagogy or hold an equivalent qualification. Additionally, you bring many years of personal experience in professional stage dance. As a ballet teacher, you have several years of teaching experience that meets professional standards. You know how to motivate and inspire students with your expertise. Classroom management and related tasks are familiar to you. Excellent language skills in English and German are required for this position.
What You Can Expect from Us
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. Our benefits are varied and a matter of course.
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. Our benefits are varied and a matter of course.
Your Contacts for Further Information
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, (jason.beechey@zhdk.ch)
Samuel Wuersten, Major Head BA Contemporary Dance & Co-founder of the BA/MA Dance at ZHdK ( samuel.wuersten@zhdk.ch )
HR Contact: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch )
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, (jason.beechey@zhdk.ch)
Samuel Wuersten, Major Head BA Contemporary Dance & Co-founder of the BA/MA Dance at ZHdK ( samuel.wuersten@zhdk.ch )
HR Contact: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch )
Please submit your complete application documents by January 23, 2026 via the "Apply Online Now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position. Teaching trials and interviews will be conducted on March 16 and 17, 2026.
Information about ZHdK and the BA Contemporary Dance can be found at www.zhdk.ch .
Information about ZHdK and the BA Contemporary Dance can be found at www.zhdk.ch .
