The Department of Art History at the University of Zurich (UZH) invites applications for a full-time, tenured Lecturer position in Digital Methods for the Study of Visual Cultural Data. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development across several departments—Art History, Film Studies, Archaeology, Media and Communication, and Educational Sciences— by advancing teaching and research that integrate the study of global visual cultures (past and present) with computational methods and critical approaches to digital tools and artifacts.
While the position is open to a broad range of digital humanities specializations, applications from scholars with expertise in Japanese and East Asian visual culture are especially welcome as the position is coordinated in close collaboration with the Chair of East Asian Art History, which is expanding its digital teaching and research agenda. We particularly encourage applications from scholars whose work bridges disciplinary, regional, and methodological boundaries.
Further details and application portal: https://jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancies/lecturer-teaching/f44ac514-61e7-4a09-bc87-a5986ca17159
Why Join Us?
The Department of Art History at the University of Zurich is the largest university-based center for art historical research and teaching in Switzerland. Located in the heart of Zurich, the department covers a wide range of historical periods, global regions, and methodological approaches.
The Chair of East Asian Art History (https://www.khist.uzh.ch/en/chairs/ostasien.html) is dedicated to the study of the visual cultures of China, Japan, and Korea from antiquity to the present. The program combines rigorous art historical research with hands-on curatorial competence building and training in digital approaches. Highlights of our upcoming teaching offerings include:
Digital Art History: A growing track of courses in computational methods for art history, including image analysis, mapping, and virtual exhibitions, to which the Lecturer will contribute.
Dr. Uli Sigg as Visiting Professor (Fall 2025): A rare opportunity for students to explore contemporary Chinese art, collecting practices, and cultural diplomacy from one of the field’s most influential practitioners.
Museum-Based Teaching: Courses in collaboration with Museum Rietberg and other museums in Switzerland and beyond, offering students object-based and curatorial experience.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a strong research environment committed to methodological diversity and global perspectives.