Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in the Drama Department

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Overview This is an explanation of a job opening for a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in the Drama Department at Rhodes University. The Drama Department is seeking suitably qualified candidates to join their team. What you will do The successful candidate will be expected to teach in specific disciplinary areas including Physical Theatre, Choreography, Theatre making, and Theory of Theatre and Performance Studies. They will also be responsible for supervising postgraduate students, conducting research, and undertaking administration, management, and/or leadership roles within the department. Furthermore, the incumbent should either be acquainted with or willing to acquire skills in online/blended teaching, testing, and marking. Requirements (from the original advert) **Lecturer** * A completed MA or PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies with an emphasis on Physical Theatre and Choreography. * For candidates with an MA: Candidates will be expected to either complete or make reasonable progress in line with the targets and timeframes agreed with the HoD during their probation period, should they be appointed. * Some teaching experience and/or teaching facilitation is required. * The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon starting the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities. * A professional artist portfolio demonstrating a minimum of three years’ experience. * An ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Physical Theatre, Choreography, Theatre making and Theory of Theatre and Performance Studies. * An ability to supervise postgraduate students is required. * Some evidence and experience in conducting research. * Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal). **Senior Lecturer** * A PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies, with an emphasis on Physical Theatre and Choreography. * Candidates who hold an MA in Theatre and Performance Studies, with an emphasis on Physical Theatre and Choreography, and who are actively progressing towards completion of a PhD will also be considered. As a guide, candidates should be within 12 months of their intended PhD submission. * Plus 7–10 years of teaching experience. * Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. * The incumbent should be acquainted with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking, or be willing to acquire these skills immediately upon starting the job through workshop attendance or other developmental opportunities. * A professional artist portfolio demonstrating a minimum of five years’ experience. * Experience in teaching in the following disciplinary areas: Physical Theatre, Choreography, Theatre making and Theory of Theatre and Performance Studies. * Research supervision experience of at least a Master’s degree is required. * Emerging national profile in the discipline and a credible record of accredited, peer-reviewed publications or a record of impactful productions. * Track record of administration, management and/or leadership roles. Who should apply Candidates should possess a relevant postgraduate qualification (MA or PhD) in Theatre and Performance Studies with a focus on Physical Theatre and Choreography. Applicants should have teaching experience, an artist portfolio (3-5+ years depending on the role), and the ability to teach and supervise in specific theatre disciplines. Proficiency in or willingness to learn online/blended teaching methods is necessary. For senior roles, a PhD, extensive teaching experience, a strong research and publication/production record, and a national profile are expected. All applicants should have some experience in administrative, management, and/or leadership capacities. Deadline 26 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-lecturer-lecturer-in-the-drama-department-rhodes-university Source: myjobmag

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