Note: This call has been translated from German
Professorship in Art Mediation and Aesthetics (W2) – ABK Stuttgart
Start date: 1 October 2026 (Winter semester 2026/27)
Application deadline: 14 September 2025
The State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart (ABK Stuttgart) – with 22 degree programs, 32 workshops, around 850 students, and a strong focus on interdisciplinarity, diversity, and openness – invites applications for a Professorship in Art Mediation and Aesthetics.
The position seeks a nationally and internationally recognized figure who combines a theoretical background in aesthetics with curatorial, educational, and/or artistic-interventionist practice. Assigned to both the Fine Arts and Art Studies–Aesthetics departments, teaching will primarily serve Fine Arts and Art Education students but will also be open to all programs in a transdisciplinary manner. Duties include undergraduate teaching, supervision of doctoral research, and participation in academic self-governance.
Requirements:
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Completed academic or artistic degree and a PhD in aesthetics or philosophy of art (preferably philosophy).
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Proven experience in mediation and educational processes in the visual arts, supported by curatorial, artistic, or art mediation projects.
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Research activity beyond the doctorate, evidenced by publications and participation in conferences/symposia.
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Very good German; teaching experience at university level.
Preferred:
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Very good English and willingness to teach in both German and English.
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Competence in diversity and anti-discrimination.
ABK Stuttgart is committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. Women* and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Full-time positions are generally divisible.
If civil service requirements are not met, employment will be on a non-tariff contract.
Application: Submit a single PDF (max. 25 MB) via the online portal including:
a) motivation letter, b) CV, c) certificates, d) publication list, e) documentation/portfolio of relevant projects, f) teaching & research concept (max. 10,000 characters). Publications will only be requested after shortlisting.
Selection process: Request for publications – November 2025; interviews – late January/early February 2026.
Contact: For process questions – Dominik Knappe, HR: bewerbung@abk-stuttgart.de
More information: www.abk-stuttgart.de
