With around 2100 Bachelor's and Master's students, the 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 Zurich Dance Academy, taZ, the professional ballet school for classical dance in Switzerland, located in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at the Zurich University of the Arts, trains young, national and international talents to become professional stage dancers as part of its study programme (foundation and advanced studies).

The Zurich Dance Academy is looking for a new teacher for the foundation and advanced studies programmes as of 1 August 2026.

Ballet teacher for classical male dance and classical pas de deux 80%

Your tasks
Your main task is to teach classical dance for men and pas de deux for all levels. In addition, you will also be involved in the organisation of the school's daily activities, in particular the preparation and execution of performances. Your responsibilities will include rehearsing classical and contemporary repertoire. That you would have also the skills to teach/rehearse in the BA and MA Dance Programmes is desirable.

Your profile
You have completed professional training in ballet pedagogy or possess an equivalent qualification. You also have many years of personal experience as a professional ballet dancer. As a ballet teacher, you have several years of teaching experience, working with students of all levels in professional education. You know how to motivate and inspire students with your specialised knowledge. You are familiar with class management and the associated tasks. We require excellent language skills in English and German for this role.

Here's what you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment in Zurich's Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and self-evident.

Your contacts for further information
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, ( jason.beechey@zhdk.ch)
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz, HR-Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch )

Additional information about the Dance Academy can be found at www.tanzakademie.ch and at www.zhdk.ch .

We will be happy to receive your complete application documents by 26th January 2026 via the ‘Apply online now’ link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we will only consider online applications for this position. The job interview will consist of teaching and an interview, which will be held between the 18 th and 20th of February 2026 .

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Zurich University of the Arts
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