Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Head of Major BA Contemporary Dance (70%), m/f/d
- 19 juin 2026
- 70%
- Durée indéterminée
- Zürich
À propos de cette offre
With around 2100 Bachelor's and Master's students, the Zurich University of the Arts (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 Department of Performing Arts and Film currently trains around 170 young dancers. The dance programmes, delivered by the Tanz Akademie Zürich (taZ), include a foundation course in classical dance for children and young people, as well as a vocational training course in classical stage dance (EFZ). At university level, the BA Contemporary Dance and MA Dance programmes are offered, with two specialisations: Choreography and Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals.
In the BA Contemporary Dance programme, established in 2014, up-and-coming national and international talents develop into professional contemporary stage dancers over the course of a three-year degree programme. The combination of individual support, professional networking and a focus on health and wellbeing makes this programme an outstanding training opportunity.
We are looking for someone to take on the artistic, educational and organisational management of the study programme from 1 February 2027
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The Department of Performing Arts and Film currently trains around 170 young dancers. The dance programmes, delivered by the Tanz Akademie Zürich (taZ), include a foundation course in classical dance for children and young people, as well as a vocational training course in classical stage dance (EFZ). At university level, the BA Contemporary Dance and MA Dance programmes are offered, with two specialisations: Choreography and Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals.
In the BA Contemporary Dance programme, established in 2014, up-and-coming national and international talents develop into professional contemporary stage dancers over the course of a three-year degree programme. The combination of individual support, professional networking and a focus on health and wellbeing makes this programme an outstanding training opportunity.
We are looking for someone to take on the artistic, educational and organisational management of the study programme from 1 February 2027
Head of Major BA Contemporary Dance (70%), m/f/d
Your responsibilities as Head of Major BA Contemporary Dance (50%)
Your responsibilities as a lecturer in contemporary dance (20%)
- Further development and design of the curriculum (artistic, pedagogical, structural) in close collaboration with the Head of Dance
- Responsibility for the curriculum, study planning and course progression
- Management of teaching and research staff and study coordination
- Organisation and oversight of teaching activities, including productions and projects
- Responsibility for admissions procedures (auditions) and degree qualifications
- Advising and supporting students throughout their studies
- Planning and coordinating internships in Switzerland and abroad
- Budgetary responsibility and resource planning
- Quality assurance and strategic development of the programme
- Representing the Programme internally and externally, and maintaining networks
Your responsibilities as a lecturer in contemporary dance (20%)
- Teaching dance technique in the field of contemporary dance as part of the degree programme
- Rehearsal direction and choreographic support for a diverse contemporary repertoire
Your profile
You are passionate about contemporary dance and wish to take responsibility for providing young talents with a training programme that is fit for the future. You hold a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification, as well as an international artistic profile in contemporary dance and an excellent professional network. You have also gathered several years of professional and leadership experience, ideally in a higher education context. You possess strong organisational and management skills and can efficiently manage complex processes. You work in a structured, forward-thinking and independent manner. You have excellent command of German and English. You also have sound IT user skills. Furthermore, you are distinguished by strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work in a team and foster integration, as well as resilience and assertiveness. The position requires an on-site presence in Zurich.
You are passionate about contemporary dance and wish to take responsibility for providing young talents with a training programme that is fit for the future. You hold a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification, as well as an international artistic profile in contemporary dance and an excellent professional network. You have also gathered several years of professional and leadership experience, ideally in a higher education context. You possess strong organisational and management skills and can efficiently manage complex processes. You work in a structured, forward-thinking and independent manner. You have excellent command of German and English. You also have sound IT user skills. Furthermore, you are distinguished by strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work in a team and foster integration, as well as resilience and assertiveness. The position requires an on-site presence in Zurich.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a dynamic and supportive working environment at the Toni-Areal in Zurich. We foster an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and long-lasting.
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a dynamic and supportive working environment at the Toni-Areal in Zurich. We foster an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and long-lasting.
Your contacts for further information
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, (E-Mail schreiben)
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz, HR-Business Partner (E-Mail schreiben)
You can find information about ZHdK and the BA in Contemporary Dance at www.zhdk.ch .
We look forward to receiving your full application by 2 August 2026 via the ‘Apply online now’ link at the bottom of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position. The first interview will take place on 4 September, and the teaching demonstrations will be held on 14 and 15 September 2026.
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, (E-Mail schreiben)
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz, HR-Business Partner (E-Mail schreiben)
You can find information about ZHdK and the BA in Contemporary Dance at www.zhdk.ch .
We look forward to receiving your full application by 2 August 2026 via the ‘Apply online now’ link at the bottom of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position. The first interview will take place on 4 September, and the teaching demonstrations will be held on 14 and 15 September 2026.
