Diversity at the university - we seek differentness
Your tasks
The Jazz Institute is one of three institutes at the Basel Academy of Music FHNW. Students are trained in three courses of study at the bachelor's and master's levels
- You will regularly teach voice as a major subject in our bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as thematic ensemble lessons in Basel
- You will supervise students at all stages of their studies and give both individual and group lessons
- You will contribute your interdisciplinary skills and work with the lecturers at the institute on the further development of teaching
Your profile
- You are an internationally recognized and well-connected artistic personality with excellent didactic skills and experience in university teaching
- Within jazz, you are familiar with its traditions and trends as well as with the latest developments
- You have a style-forming profile within the subject area, you are able to inspire students for vocal craftsmanship as well as for artistic-innovative work and guide them competently
- You have relevant degrees and pedagogical qualifications and understand the fourfold performance mandate of the universities of applied sciences (education, further education, research and services) as an exciting field of activity
Your prospects:
The FHNW is part of a diverse society: it benefits from the resulting opportunities and acknowledges its responsibilities. In doing so, it goes a step further - the adoption of unconventional paths calls for creativity, openness and courage.
Your benefits:
Wide range of university sports
Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
Established implementation of equal pay
Annual working hours and time allowance for further education, administration and university development
Sabbatical for professors for research and practical projects
Start Date: per 2026 11 1 .
Your workplace
Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW, Musik-Akademie Basel
Utengasse 15
4058 Basel
Utengasse 15
4058 Basel
Any questions?
About the position:
Prof. Sarah Chaksad, Co-Leitung Institute Jazz, Contact: sarah.chaksad@fhnw.ch
About the recruiting process:
Danielle Ostertag, HR Manager, Contact: danielle.ostertag@fhwn.ch