Short Description
The Hochschule für Bildende Künste–Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main has been committed to providing equal, international, and independent artistic education since 1817.
The Städelschule seeks to appoint a visual artist of international standing to the position of Professor (d/f/m) of Fine Art. The institution is looking for a Professor of Fine Art (W2) whose profile reflects the school’s diversity and complements the existing expertise of its faculty.
The Role Overview
- Professor (d/m/f) of Fine Arts
- Portikus is looking for a Head of Construction (d/m/f) for the Kunsthalle Portikus in 50% part-time
Who Can Apply?
The candidate should bring with them the following qualifications:
- an active interdisciplinary practice and established exhibition track record with significant international visibility;
- a strong engagement with current concerns within contemporary art, new strategies, disciplines, and critical discourses in the field of contemporary art and culture;
- a demonstrable and engaged interest in global art worlds and practices;
- a desire to shape a distinct and effective Fine Arts Class structure and study environment;
- a commitment to cross-generational exchange, as well as pedagogical aptitude and understanding of theoretical positions related to art and aesthetics as well as various forms of knowledge practices.
Furthermore, the right candidate is expected to work closely with other departments and administration and to positively contribute to the steering and further development of the institution.
Application Requirements
cover letter, artist statement and vision for the position, and CV, including three references
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits
The appointment begins with the Winter semester of 2026–2027, starting October 1, 2026, for a fixed term of 2 years, which is renewable. Remuneration is in line with salary grade W 2 (for the Federal State of Hessen).
Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main was established in 1817. The school offers degrees in Fine Arts and a Curatorial Studies program in partnership with Goethe University. The school has an international team of acclaimed faculty and staff and attracts a diverse student body. In addition to free artistic practice in the studios, the nucleus of the teaching program is the study in classes, which are each led by a professor.
Städelschule is committed to appoint faculty that reflects the diversity of its communities. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity to apply. Städelschule strives to increase the proportion of women in artistic and scientific personnel, and places particular emphasis on an intersectional approach. Applicants with disabilities as defined in § 2 (2) SGB IX will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Frankfurt, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Website Link: https://staedelschule.de/de/aktuelles/stellenangebote
