Organizer Information
Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe (HfG Karlsruhe) is a public university of art and design founded in 1992 in collaboration with the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. It combines teaching, research, and exhibition-based institutions to bridge traditional artistic practices with media technology and electronic production processes, fostering a cutting-edge educational environment for contemporary visual and media arts.
Job Title & Description
Academic Assistant (50%) for Time-Based Media and Performance (m/f/d)
HfG Karlsruhe seeks a part-time academic staff member (50% position) in the Media Art department with a specialization in time-based media and performance. This role focuses primarily on teaching, student mentoring, and advancing the quality of pedagogical engagement in areas that blend performative strategies with evolving media practices.
The position is designed as a qualification role in a vibrant international academic setting. Initial employment is limited to three years, with a possibility of extension to a maximum of six years, and is remunerated according to the German public service scale TV-L up to E13, based on qualifications.
The Role Overview
- Salary & Contract: Paid position with remuneration up to pay grade TV-L E13, depending on qualifications. Fixed-term contract (3 years, extendable to 6).
- Workload: Part-time (50% employment).
- Department: Media Art / Faculty of HfG Karlsruhe.
- Reporting To: Department leadership within the Media Art faculty.
- Work Environment: International, flexible work hours, collaborative academic context.
Position & Tasks
The academic assistant will be expected to:
- Develop and teach introductory and advanced courses in time-based media and performance.
- Encourage critical and practice-based understanding of media art and performance.
- Mentor and guide students in their artistic exploration, linking artistic theory and practical work.
- Lead cooperative research projects involving students.
- Organize and coordinate workshops, seminars, and public presentations (including exhibitions).
- Contribute to an inclusive departmental culture by promoting diverse perspectives in curriculum and discourse.
- Provide organizational support for academic self-administration within the department.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Performance Art
- Media Art
- Time-Based Media
- Teaching & Education
Eligibility
Successful applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a completed university degree in Fine Arts, Media Arts, Performance Studies, or a closely related field.
- Have experience in artistic practice and/or research in time-based media and performance.
- Demonstrate teaching experience and familiarity with group facilitation processes.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to foster an inclusive academic environment.
- Be proficient in German, with a strong command of written and spoken English.
Program Benefits
- A TV-L salary (up to E13, depending on qualification).
- International academic environment with flexible working hours.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- JobTicket BW mobility support for public transportation.
- A motivated, innovation-driven team.
The institution also commits to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity, offering preferential consideration to qualified applicants with severe disabilities.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- A detailed cover letter outlining motivation and suitability.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- (Optional but recommended) Supporting documentation of artistic practice or teaching experience.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 02 March 2026
Employment Start: 01 April 2026 (anticipated)
Contract Duration: 3 years (up to 6 years possible)
Location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Additional Details
HfG Karlsruhe emphasizes collegiality, diversity, and equal opportunities across its faculty and administrative teams. Applicants with disabilities will receive preferential consideration if equally qualified. Detailed information about personal data handling in recruitment is available on the university’s website, in accordance with GDPR Article 13.