Academic Staff Member (50%) – Time-Based Media and Performance
Institution: Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG Karlsruhe)
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
The Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe is seeking an Academic Staff Member (50%) in the field of Time-Based Media and Performance. This position focuses on teaching development, student mentoring, and strengthening the academic environment within the Media Art department.
The role is designed as a qualification position, initially limited to three years, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of six years. Salary is according to TV-L up to pay grade E13, depending on qualifications.
Position Details
- Contract: 50% position
- Duration: 3 years (extendable up to 6 years)
- Salary: TV-L up to E13 (depending on qualifications)
- International working environment
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
- JobTicket BW mobility support
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and teach foundation courses in dialogue with the department
- Foster a critical and practice-based understanding of media art, with strong emphasis on performance and time-based media
- Mentor students in developing artistic projects linking theory and practice
- Initiate and lead collaborative research projects involving students
- Organise workshops, coordinate seminars, and prepare public presentations and exhibitions
- Contribute to inclusive curricular and discursive practices
- Provide organisational support within the Media Art department
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- A completed higher education degree in Fine Arts, Media Art, Performance Studies, or a comparable field
- Artistic practice and/or research experience in time-based media and performance
- Proven teaching experience and experience facilitating group processes
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to inclusive academic environments
- Very good German language skills and confident written and spoken English
This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
