Professor for Historical Traverso Flutes (40 – 60%), Successor to Marc Hanta
University of Music Basel FHNW, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
Diversity at the university - we seek variety
Your tasks:
- You will teach historical traverso flutes at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in repertoire from the Renaissance to the Romantic period
- In addition to solo playing, you will also convey ensemble playing and chamber music in various formations
- You will supervise students from Bachelor's to specialized Master's in musical performance in your class
- You will work closely with colleagues from other classes and contribute to giving the education at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis a distinctive profile
- You are a member of a dynamic and internationally composed faculty of about 70 lecturers and are also committed to cross-class projects as well as the general development of the training programs at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
Your profile:
- You hold a relevant degree from a music university (Diploma/Master) in the field of traverso flute in historical music practice
- You can demonstrate a distinguished international career in Early Music as a soloist and in ensembles
- You have a strong interest in continuing the exploration of repertoire, instruments, and historical playing techniques
- Through pedagogical training or teaching experience at the university level, you possess a higher education didactic qualification or are willing to acquire one during your employment
- You have comprehensive knowledge of repertoire including historical sources on playing practices and the history of your instruments
- You are accustomed to reading original notation and improvisation or ornamentation techniques are part of your musical toolkit
- Good German and English language skills are required
Your perspectives:
In teaching or research, university organization or projects: Together we make music in all its forms accessible for diverse fields of work and cultural spaces.
Your benefits:
- Wide range of university sports offerings
- Cultural program with lectures, concerts, theater, and films
- Practiced equality of pay between women and men
- 300 hours of time allowances for further education, administration, and university development
- Sabbatical for professors for research and practice projects
Date: Position starts on 01.09.2026.
Your workplace:
University of Music Basel FHNW
Leonhardsstrasse 6
4009 Basel
Any questions?
About the position:
Prof. Christian Hilz, member of the management team, contact: +41 61 264 56 58, [email protected]
About the application process:
HR Team, HSM, contact: [email protected]
The hearings will take place on the following dates:
1st round on 28.10.2025 and 29.10.2025
2nd round on 27.11.2025 and 28.11.2025
Will you soon be part of our team?
We look forward to your application by 10.09.2025.