With around 2100 Bachelor's and Master's students, the Zurich University of the Arts (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 transdisciplinary. In the center 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. — The Department of Performing Arts and Film at Zurich University of the Arts fosters a stimulating exchange between teaching and research thanks to its diverse range of programs. The Production Design course is an integral part of the collaborative film program. What sets the course at ZHdK apart is that across many of its modules, it consistently reflects the division of roles, team structures and production reality of the film industry. Due to retirement, per 1 August 2027 we’re seeking in the Film Department an: Artistic Professor in Production Design 50% (all genders) The artistic professor is responsible for managing the Major Production Design module within the Bachelor’s degree program in Film and accompany the Master’s films from a production design perspective. The professor ensures the systematic development of the curriculum and develops existing and new courses and formats in close collaboration with the other film disciplines. Your responsibilities Design and delivery of courses and practical projects within the BA Major in Production Design, in close collaboration with the BA Major in Film. Independent teaching and mentoring responsibilities within both independent and collaborative teaching formats. Primary supervision of Bachelor’s dissertations (Worldbuilding) and supervision of student involvement in final films produced by BA and MA Film students. Collaboration with external production companies and in...