**Department of Art History**

# **Assistant Professorship with Tenure Track in Architectural History 100 %**

Start of employment 1 February 2028

The University of Zurich invites applications for an assistant professorship with tenure track in Architectural History starting on 1 February 2028. After two temporary three-year contracts the position will become tenured on the condition that the candidate passes the evaluation process.

The future holder of this position is expected to conduct excellent, internationally visible research in the field of architectural history and have relevant teaching experience. In teaching, they should cover major areas of architectural history between the Middle Ages and the 21st century. Current approaches to cultural and art studies are welcome. In research, a focus on one of the following areas is desirable: architecture as cultural heritage, function and reception of architecture, architectural theory, digitality and mediality of architecture, history of architecture in transcultural comparison, sustainability and environmental history.

In addition to developing innovative research ideas, the professorship is to collaborate in research and teaching with other professorships at the Department of Art History, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and with national and international institutions is expected. Applicants must have completed their doctorate at the time of application, have further academic achievements relevant to the field, and have begun a habilitation project or equivalent second research project. Experience in acquiring third-party funding is required. Teaching may be carried out in English or German. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment.

The Department of Art History, the University of Zurich and Zurich as a university location offer a stimulating research and teaching environment with opportunities for professional exchange and cooperation. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

The closing date for applications is 18 March 2026. Further details on the application process can be found at the website of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Bärbel Küster.

## **What we offer**

**Work-Life Balance**

- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

**Learning and Development**

- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

**Food**

- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

**Healthcare**

- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

**Discounts**

- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations

**Conditions of Employment**

- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

**International Services**

- Support for people from outside Switzerland

**Campuses**

- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

## **Location**

### **Department of Art History**

Rämistrasse 73, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

## **Further information**

### **Questions about the job**

**Prof. Dr. Bärbel Küster**

Professor in Modern and Contemporary Art

## **Working at UZH**

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