Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Drama

2 months ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: DRAMA
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (one post)

IN INTERDISCIPLINARY PERFORMANCE PRAXIS
- In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite_
- The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research_
- Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and_
- technology development._

**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide theoretical and practical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in at least two of the following areas: Writing, Performance, Digital Media, Directing and Theatre-Making, Scenography, and Drama and Film Studies.
- Undertake academic administration and other duties as determined by the Departmental Chair and/or the Head of the School of the Arts.
- Be involved in module and curriculum development.
- Contribute creative research outputs and scholarly publications.
- Supervise creative projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervise postgraduate research at the appropriate level.
- Participate in the School of the Arts’ and the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to teaching, research, and community engagement.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders within and outside the Faculty of Humanities.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
LECTURER- A Master’s degree in Drama/Theatre/Performance Studies, or a related field;
- A portfolio of professional creative work;
- Accredited research outputs appropriate to the post level
- The equivalent of two (2) years of tertiary teaching or tutoring experience. This may include block and/or temporary teaching.

SENIOR LECTURER:

- A Doctoral degree in Drama/Theatre/Performance Studies, or a related field;
- A portfolio of professional creative work;
- At least five (5) years of tertiary teaching experience;
- Evidence of successful design and implementation of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Proven supervision to completion of at least two (2) master’s students;
- Accredited research outputs (publications, conference papers) appropriate to the post level

**REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)**:

- In-depth theoretical and experiential knowledge of interdisciplinary performance praxis
- Appropriate skills to conceptualise and initiate radical futures of performance in the arts and humanities
- Appropriate skills to engage with artistic research methodologies
- Appropriate language and communication skills
- Appropriate computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Appropriate professional experience
- Administrative competence
- A strong work ethic

**ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES**:
LECTURER:
- Three years’ appropriate teaching experience at tertiary level
- A PhD in Drama/Theatre/Performance studies, or a related field
- Experience in supervising creative work at postgraduate level
- Experience in postgraduate research supervision
- Experience in artistic inter
- and trans-disciplinary research methodologies

SENIOR LECTURER:

- Experience in postgraduate supervision at doctoral level
- Advanced training in embodied performance pedagogies (such as but not limited to Lessac Kinesensics or Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies)
- Experience in inter
- and transdisciplinary curriculum development
- Experience in academic administration
- A professional award for creative work

Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
- A Covering letter
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Teaching portfolio
- Portfolio of creative work
- Research Publication record
- Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of

appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and

UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 3 October 2024

the minimum requirements.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2024, please accept that your
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity_
- represented designated groups._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._



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