Teaching assistant Master Major Fine Arts

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is one of the major and most diverse universities of the arts in Europe, with around 2,100 Bachelor and Master students. The study and research programme covers art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinary studies. In the centre of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and further their education.

The university has numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ projects can be shown to the public.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks

• Assisting with teaching and supporting lecturers in preparing lessons (research, conceptualisation, organisation)
• Co-supervision of student projects
• Administrative and organisational work and general tasks (such as organising and planning excursions and exhibitions)

We are looking for a person with an independent artistic or curatorial practice and experience, who is interested in acquiring teaching skills at the beginning of their professional career.

Your profile

• You have a Master's degree or equivalent qualification (academy degree) in the visual arts.
• We are looking for a person with initiative, a capacity for dialogue, integration and teamwork, curiosity and openness in their work with students and ZHdK staff.
• A place of residence in Switzerland (preferably Zurich) is required.
• Very good written and spoken German and English complete your profile.

What you can expect from us

• An interesting collaboration with committed and challenging students
• A well-established management team and an international network of artists and theorists as teachers
• An environment that promotes a critical approach to exhibition practice
• A progressive middle management model and a working environment that allows you to develop your own artistic or curatorial projects alongside your teaching assistant duties

The position is limited to three years. The salary is based on the salary regulations of the Canton of Zurich.

Your contact persons for further information

Judith Welter, Head of the Master of Fine Arts: judith.welter

Svenja Moore, HR-Business Partnerin Departement Fine Arts: svenja.moore

We will gladly accept your complete application documents until February 1, 2026 under the link "Apply". Please note that we only accept online applications for this position (no email applications).

The interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as well as on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (second interview), on site.

Further information can be found k.ch.

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