Lecturer in composition for film, theatre and media (60-85 %) with major direction (15 %)

• 16 October 2026
• Indefinite duration
• Zürich

ZHdK is one of the largest art schools in Europe, with 2100 students. It is a dynamic and inclusive place where creativity and diversity meet.

Tasks ##

• Teaching composition for film, theatre and media to students.
• Developing and coordinating composition training programs.
• Collaborating with various artistic and cultural partners.

Skills ##

• Master's degree in composition or equivalent artistic field.
• Experience in higher education and artistic practices.
• Communication and teamwork skills.

ZHdK is among the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe with approximately 2100 bachelor and master students. The fields of study and research include artistic education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinarity. In the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and train. The school includes many exhibition and performance venues where students' project work is presented to the public.

From the autumn semester 2027 (as of 1 August 2027), a position of

Lecturer in composition for film, theatre and media (60-85 %) with major direction (15 %) #

is to be filled in the Composition, Theory, Sound Design and Sound Engineering profile at the Department of Music.

We are looking for an artistically established personality holding a university degree at master's level or an equivalent degree in composition for film, theatre and media or in a related artistic field. You have an active and recognized artistic practice in composition for film, theatre and media. Furthermore, you have proven experience in university teaching and possess a qualification in university didactics or are prepared to acquire one. Experience in interdisciplinary work and production contexts is required; experience in the development of study offers and curricula is an advantage. Collaboration with partners in film, theatre, media and other artistic disciplines as well as with cultural institutions is familiar to you, and you are well connected nationally and internationally within the professional milieu. You demonstrate initiative, an autonomous way of working as well as a high capacity for communication and cooperation. You are highly proficient in German and English.

As part of this position, you teach the specialty of composition for film, theatre and media at bachelor and master levels in individual and group courses; this includes composition, arrangement and other specific modules. You accompany students in their artistic projects - including in cooperation with film, theatre and media productions inside and outside of ZHdK.

With the major direction (15 %), you are responsible, in collaboration with the profile management, for the development, quality and promotion of the offers of the Composition for film, theatre and media (FTM) major at the bachelor and master, the PreCollege FTM as well as the CAS FTM. You lead the staff assigned to the major professionally, ensure the planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching in accordance with the curriculum and coordinate the courses and schedules in the FTM field of study. You supervise and advise students and coordinate examinations - from portfolio examinations and aptitude assessments to modular and end-of-studies examinations specific to the specialization, including the composition of examination committees. You represent the major in professional matters internally and externally and maintain and develop collaboration with other curricula, departments and external partners. Furthermore, you advance the strategic development of the major.

We offer you an interesting and demanding task in a lively and collegial environment at the Toni-Areal in Zurich. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity.

The trial lesson, the presentation and the professional interview will take place on 2 December 2026 in Zurich. The trial lesson and the presentation are open to the academic public.

We gladly accept your complete application files until 13 November 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that for this position we only accept applications via this link (no applications by e-mail).

Information from Daniella Gerszt, head of Composition, Theory, Sound Design and Sound Engineering (daniella.gerszt@zhdk.ch).

Human Resources contact person: Romano Somazzi (romano.somazzi@zhdk.ch)

www.zhdk.ch; www.zhdk.ch/musik