Seeking Professor of Fine Art

The Hochschule für Bildende Künste–Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main has been committed to providing equal, international, and independent artistic education
since 1817.

Städelschule is looking to appoint a visual artist of international standing to the position of Professor (d/f/m) of Fine Art.

We are seeking a Professor of Fine Art (W2) that reflects the school’s diversity and complements the existing expertise of the faculty.

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.

The appointment begins with the winter semester of 2026–27, 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 candidates 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.

Due to the international student body, fluency in English is crucial. The place of work is Frankfurt am Main. The Städelschule is a public sector employer, therefore German labor law, tax law, and social security law apply to this position.

If interested, please upload your digital application (cover letter, artist statement and vision for the position, and CV, including three references) in English with the usual documents (samples of work please only upon request) by January 15, 2026, here. Interviews will take place in April 2026 in the 17th calendar week

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