Künstlerische Professur für Hauptfach Oboe (30–55%)

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This job ad was AI-translated from German. See original Job summary Show The ZHdK is a leading art university in Europe with 2100 students. Join a dynamic community in Zurich, collaborating across disciplines. Tasks Teach Oboe in Interpretation & Performance and Music Education programs. Engage in contemporary music performance and pedagogy. Contribute to class development and interdisciplinary cooperation. Skills Looking for candidates with international concert experience. Strong pedagogical skills and university teaching experience. Well-connected in the Swiss music scene. About the job The ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students. Its fields of study and research include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and continue their education. From the autumn semester 2027 or by arrangement, an Artistic Professorship for Principal Oboe (30–55%) in the degree programmes Interpretation & Performance as well as Music Education is to be newly filled. We are looking for a personality with international concert activity and extensive experience in contemporary music, both as a soloist and in chamber music. Stylistic versatility and an interest in performance practice issues come naturally to you. You are also well connected in the Swiss and neighbouring music scenes. We expect excellent pedagogical skills as well as teaching experience at university level or the willingness to further develop your university didactic skills. Thanks to your regular presence in Zurich, you will actively shape the development of a class as well as interdisciplinary cooperation at the university. We offer you an interesting and challenging role in an inspiring and collegial environment. The presentation with a short recital, teaching lessons and a specialist discussion will take place on 24 August 2026 in Zurich. The short recital and teaching lessons will be open to the university public. Please submit your complete application documents by 28 June 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position. For information, please contact Dr Stephan Klarer, Head of Woodwind Instruments in the Interpretation & Performance profile ( stephan.klarer@zhdk.ch ) Human Resources Management contact person: Fabienne Trautner, HR Business Partner Department of Music; Tel. +41 43 446 23 87; fabienne.trautner@zhdk.ch www.zhdk.ch ; www.zhdk.ch/musik