Lectureship PreCollege Music Theory, Composition, Improvisation Jazz/Pop (m/f/d), 10-20%

About the job

The ZHdK, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students and 100 doctoral candidates, 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 PreCollege of ZHdK is part of the Department of Music and offers nine different profiles in preparatory education as preparation for a music university degree.

Starting at the beginning of the autumn semester, from 1 August 2027, a

Lectureship PreCollege Music Theory, Composition, Improvisation Jazz/Pop (m/f/d), 10-20%

is to be filled at the PreCollege Music of the Department of Music.

We are looking for an artistically active individual who conveys Jazz/Pop music theory in a differentiated, contemporary, and illustrative manner. You hold a completed Master’s degree in theory, composition, and/or performance with a focus on composition and have proven artistic activity in the field of Jazz/Pop.

You bring teaching experience in the pre-university sector (PreCollege or preparatory studies) or are willing to qualify in higher education didactics. You actively engage in the faculty and contribute to the further development of PreCollege Music. Very good German language skills are required.

The workload includes, at the PreCollege level, Jazz/Pop harmony, Jazz/Pop ear training, arrangement, jazz improvisation, and free improvisation. Depending on demand, you will teach additional subject-specific modules. Teaching takes place exclusively on weekends. Participation in various committees is expected. The position is permanent.

We offer an artistically creative and innovative environment for this demanding music pedagogical task. A highly qualified faculty and a well-coordinated management team support you in your duties. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity.

The trial lessons and the subject interview will take place on 10 December 2026 in Zurich.

For information, please contact Xavier Pfarrer, Head of PreCollege Music

Human Resources Management contact person: Romano Somazzi

We kindly accept your complete application documents by 19 November 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept applications for this position via the link (no email applications).