Ballet teachers for contemporary dancers: with additional responsibilities in rehearsal management and choreographic assistance 70%
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:11 December 2025
- Workload:70%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join ZHdK, a vibrant art academy in Zurich with diverse programs.
Tasks
- Teach classical dance to contemporary dancers in the BA program.
- Manage rehearsals and assist with choreography for performances.
- Support the MA Dance program and EFZ training at the academy.
Skills
- Professional ballet teaching training or equivalent, plus experience.
- Strong classroom management and motivational skills required.
- Fluent in English and German for effective communication.
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With around 2100 Bachelor's and Master's students, the ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art academies in Europe. The fields of study and research include art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinarity. In the centre of Zurich, the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and further their education. The university has numerous exhibition and performance venues where students' projects are shown to the public.
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The BA Contemporary Dance programme was founded in 2014 and is based in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at Zurich University of the Arts. Over the course of a three-year programme, it trains young national and international talents to become professional contemporary stage dancers. The BA Contemporary Dance programme is seeking a
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The BA Contemporary Dance programme was founded in 2014 and is based in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at Zurich University of the Arts. Over the course of a three-year programme, it trains young national and international talents to become professional contemporary stage dancers. The BA Contemporary Dance programme is seeking a
Ballet teachers for contemporary dancers: with additional responsibilities in rehearsal management and choreographic assistance 70%
Your responsibilities
Your main responsibility is teaching classical dance to contemporary dancers. In addition to these tasks, you will also be involved in organising the tasks and processes of the degree programme. Your responsibilities will include rehearsal direction and/or choreographic assistance for a broad contemporary repertoire, as well as participation in the preparation and execution of performances and other projects. Potential involvement in the MA Dance degree programme and the EFZ dance training programme at the Zurich Dance Academy is desirable.
Your main responsibility is teaching classical dance to contemporary dancers. In addition to these tasks, you will also be involved in organising the tasks and processes of the degree programme. Your responsibilities will include rehearsal direction and/or choreographic assistance for a broad contemporary repertoire, as well as participation in the preparation and execution of performances and other projects. Potential involvement in the MA Dance degree programme and the EFZ dance training programme at the Zurich Dance Academy is desirable.
Your profile
You have completed professional training in ballet teaching or have an equivalent qualification. You also have many years of personal experience as a professional dancer. 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. You are familiar with classroom management and the associated tasks. Excellent language skills in English and German are required for this position.
You have completed professional training in ballet teaching or have an equivalent qualification. You also have many years of personal experience as a professional dancer. 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. You are familiar with classroom management and the associated tasks. Excellent language skills in English and German are required for this position.
Here's what you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment in Zurich's Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and self-evident.
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment in Zurich's Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and self-evident.
Your contacts for further information
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, (E-Mail schreiben)
Samuel Wuersten, Major Leitung BA Contemporary Dance & Co-founder of the BA/MA Dance programme at ZHdK (E-Mail schreiben)
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz, HR-Business Partner (E-Mail schreiben)
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, (E-Mail schreiben)
Samuel Wuersten, Major Leitung BA Contemporary Dance & Co-founder of the BA/MA Dance programme at ZHdK (E-Mail schreiben)
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz, HR-Business Partner (E-Mail schreiben)
Information about ZHdK and the BA Contemporary Dance programme can be found at www.zhdk.ch.
We will be happy to receive your complete application documents by 23rd January 2026via the ‘Apply online now’ link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we will only consider online applications for this position. The job interview will consist of teaching and an interview, which will be held between the 16th and 17th of March 2026.
We will be happy to receive your complete application documents by 23rd January 2026via the ‘Apply online now’ link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we will only consider online applications for this position. The job interview will consist of teaching and an interview, which will be held between the 16th and 17th of March 2026.
