Head of Programme Bachelor of Fine Arts, 80-100%
With around 2,100 Bachelor and Master students, Zurich University of the Arts is one of the major and most diverse universities of the arts in Europe. The study and research programme covers the areas of art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinary studies. 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 can be shown to the public.
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The Department of Fine Arts is seeking to appoint a
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The Department of Fine Arts is seeking to appoint a
Head of Programme Bachelor of Fine Arts, 80-100%
Start date: Spring Semester 2025 (1 February 2025) or by arrangement
As Head of Programme for the Bachelor of Fine Arts, you will be responsible for the continuous development of the programme and the curriculum in connection with the research of the profile background of the Department and the ZHdK, as well as for positioning teaching within the framework of national and international developments within the field of contemporary art. You will ensure the quality of teaching and manage the programme in terms of content and organisation. In addition, you will take on a teaching commitment of approximately 10%.
As Head of Programme for the Bachelor of Fine Arts, you will be responsible for the continuous development of the programme and the curriculum in connection with the research of the profile background of the Department and the ZHdK, as well as for positioning teaching within the framework of national and international developments within the field of contemporary art. You will ensure the quality of teaching and manage the programme in terms of content and organisation. In addition, you will take on a teaching commitment of approximately 10%.
We offer you a challenging job in an inspiring environment as well as an interesting collaboration with national and international students and a network of artists, theorists and researchers as teaching staff.
We expect:
- A university or academy degree at master’s level in the field of art or art history of the 20th century
- Active artistic or curatorial practice at an international level
- Senior level of teaching at an art university, academy or comparable institution
- International networking in the field of art academia and in the field of arts
- Leadership experience and financial responsibility in the art university sector or in the art sector in general
- Initiative, ability to engage in dialogue, integration and teamwork
- Willingness to work on committees
- Language skills: German (C2) and English (C1), written and spoken
- Place of work: Zurich
The interviews will take place on-site on 23 October 2024, and on 6 November 2024 (second interview).
For further subject-specific information, please contact Prof. Swetlana Heger-Davis, Head of the Department of Fine Arts: Write an email
Contact person Human Resources Management: Irina Zgraggen, HR Business Partner Department of Fine Arts, Write an email
Additional information on the Department of Fine Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts programme can be found at www.zhdk.ch/dfa
We will gladly accept your complete application documents until the 22 September 2024 under the link "Apply". Please note that we only accept online applications for this position.
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