Lecturer for Voice/Speech in Theatre and Media (60 - 80 %)
What you'll be doing here
Teach speech to students in the Bachelor Theatre as well as the Master Acting for Screen & Digital Media at HKB (one-to-one and group tutorials, mentoring)
Supervise and mentor students in their practical artistic projects
Actively contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the theatre course together with the other teaching staff and represent the department to the outside
Take part in departmental planning meetings and conferences, conduct examinations and serve on electoral commissions
Initiate or contribute to artistic and research projects of the department as and when required and in line with your expertise
Interviews and trial lessons are planned for November 10, 2025 (1st round) and December 1, 2025 (2nd round)
What you'll bring with you
University degree in the area of speech science or a related discipline with very good methodological knowledge in the area of speech training
Communicative resilient, socially competent and independent personality with proven artistic qualifications as well as teaching experience at university level
Extensive experience in practical work with actors at public theatres, theatre academies or in the media sector
Artistic open-mindedness for transdisciplinary projects. Experience in the field of artistic research is also appreciated
Native German or English with very good command of the respective other language (C1 level)
To start with, here are some of our strong points
Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
An operating culture that fosters diversity, artistic openness and the transitions between disciplines, attitudes and traditions.
A great range of possibilities for personal and professional development.
I'll be your guide through the application procedure
Stephanie Binggeli HR Consultant P +41 31 848 43 49
Bern Academy of the Arts (HKB)
HKB, a department of BFH, is home to the whole gamut of disciplines in art and design. We are a truly innovative university of the arts with an inspiring atmosphere all of its own and are very keen on cross-disciplinary teaching and research in music, design and art, conservation and restauration, theatre, literature and in our transdisciplinary Y Institute.