Lecturer in the Drama Department

The Drama Department invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

• A completed MA or PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies with an emphasis on Directing or Theatre Making.
• 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.
• Evidence of teaching experience is required.
• A professional artist portfolio demonstrating a minimum of three years' experience.
• An ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Voice, Acting, Directing, Theory of Theatre and Performance studies.
• An ability to supervise postgraduate students is required.
• Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of creative outputs would be an advantage.
• Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.

• Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R667,972.00
• Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R872,722.00

This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

All appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.