Position Title:  Lecturer, Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies, Humanities

LECTURER: THEATRE OR DANCE OR PERFORMANCE STUDIES (nGAP)

Centre For Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

As part of the new Generation of Academics Programme Phase 10 (nGAP), sponsored by the Department of Higher Education and Training in terms of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF), the Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies in the Faculty of Humanities is seeking to attract black South African applicants for one full-time position as lecturer in the Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies.

1. The appointment of the successful candidate at Lecturer level will be in line with the implementation of the nGAP program that focuses on recruiting new academics on a 4-year or a 6-year funded track.
2. For the 4-year funded track, eligible candidates would constitute those who have already attained their doctoral degrees. Successful candidates will have a reduced workload in their first two years of employment to focus on writing and building their academic careers and be expected to take up full teaching workloads in the third and fourth years of their appointment.
3. For the 6-year funded track, eligible candidates would constitute those who have recently completed their Masters degree, or who have already started their doctoral degrees. These candidates will be supported with a reduced workload (20%) for three years to grow their doctoral studies. In year 4 they would have a 50% workload, and in year 5 and year 6 of the funded program they will assume their full academic workload within SoE.

4. To be considered for the lecturer position, candidates on both the 4-year and 6-year tracks will have to have attained a 70% grade in their Masters degree or equivalent. This is a non-negotiable nGAP requirement.
5. In terms of nGAP conditions, applicants must be 40 years or younger.
6. Candidates for the 6-year track should demonstrate potential to register for and complete a Doctoral degree in the area of theatre/performance studies within the required timeframe; or have already started on doctoral studies..
7. The candidate should enrol for a PhD (at any university) within three months of joining UCT.
8. The successful candidate will be provided with mentoring in order to nurture their academic career. The appointment will be governed by a contract that clearly stipulates the expectations, obligations, roles and responsibilities of the university and of the appointed academic.

For more information on the nGAP programme see http://www.dhet.gov.za/ssauf/ngap.htm

REQUIREMENTS

APPLICANTS WITH AN AWARDED MASTERS DEGREE (6 YEAR FUNDED TRACK)

• A Masters degree in theatre/performance studies with a Grade Point Average of 70% (or equivalent)
• Engagement with artistic research in the field of theatre/performance studies in an academic context

• Evidence of teaching experience in the field of theatre/performance studies in a tertiary environment
• A strong track record of professional artistic practice

APPLICANTS WITH A PHD/DOCTORAL DEGREE (4-YEAR FUNDED TRACK)

• A completed PhD/Doctoral degree in in theatre/performance studies

• A Masters degree in theatre/performance studies with a Grade Point Average of 70% (or equivalent)
• Engagement with artistic research in the field of theatre/performance studies in an academic context
• Evidence of teaching experience in the field of theatre/performance studies in a tertiary environment
• A strong track record of professional artistic practice

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Practical theatre-making and/or live art, design & production skills
• University administrative experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to complete or make considerable progress towards completion of their PhD studies (if not already in possession of a PhD) in the first three years of the programme. They will be given a substantially reduced teaching load, mentorship support and research funding to do so. In addition, they will teach and supervise students at the post-graduate and undergraduate level and contribute to the Centre’s creative activities. They will work to develop a research profile through appropriate academic publishing and/or the production of creative works. The post is envisaged to contribute to the Centre’s work in interdisciplinary performance-making in particular.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026, is R 974, 126

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) to create a candidate profile and to submit     your application

       Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A letter of motivation that speaks to the requirements of the role.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic transcripts and ID
• The names of three referees, including their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms. Natasha Khan at Natasha.Khan@uct.ac.za or Ms. Mary Yiga at Mary.Yiga@uct.ac.za or 021650 3469

Closing date:         9th January 2025      

Website:               https://humanities.uct.ac.za

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