Position Title:  Lecturer Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies

LECTURER x 2

Centre For Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies

FACULTY HUMANITIES

As one of the leading Theatre, Dance & Performance Departments in the continent, the University of Cape Town’s Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies (CTDPS), is a dynamic site for the study of contemporary performance practice in Africa and places emphasis on engaged and active research, critically and socially relevant teaching, as well as continental and southern collaborations. Built on a proud tradition of excellence, the CTDPS is committed to nurturing creative and academic achievement within the context of a vibrant local, continental and international performing arts community. In line with UCT’s Vision 2030 of expanding UCT’s reach on the African continent, we are seeking a dynamic individual who has knowledge and experience of teaching and researching Contemporary Theatre & Performance both within the South African context and a broadened African context. The department is recruiting two lecturers: one focused on the Acting stream, and the other on the Theatre-Making stream.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ROLE WITH A FOCUS IN ACTING:

• A PhD or Masters (MA) in Theatre and/or Performance Studies in a cognate field. In the case of an MA, the candidate would need to show a strong commitment to advancing meaningfully in their PhD studies (for example an existing registration for the PhD in Theatre and/or Performance Studies or a cognate field
• Ability to teach in English, and bilingual proficiency in any Nguni language or Afrikaans
• A proven track record in teaching Acting and Contemporary Performance to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• A proven track record in teaching theatre voice and movement.
• A proven track record in lecturing academic aspects of Theatre and Performance Studies to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a particular focus on contemporary performance.
• A proven track record of making and directing both professional and student theatre productions.
• A proven track record of research (inclusive of creative works) in Theatre and Performance Studies, and a commitment to postgraduate supervision in contemporary performance practice, with a focus on performance within the South African context and a broadened African context.
• Demonstrated administrative abilities (for example, course design and administration) within the context of a tertiary institution.

ADVANTAGEOUS FOR ROLE WITH A FOCUS IN ACTING:

• Demonstrated leadership (for example, course convenorship) within the context of a tertiary institution
• Familiarity with student and/or course management software
• The capacity to engage and facilitate the expansion of the CTDPS’s networks into the broader African Continent and taking UCT’s mission of being a world-class African university seriously.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE WITH A FOCUS IN THEATRE-MAKING:

• A PhD or Masters in Theatre and/or Performance Studies in a cognate field. In the case of an MA, the candidate would need to show a strong commitment to advancing meaningfully in their PhD studies (for example an existing registration for the PhD in Theatre and/or Performance Studies or a cognate field)
• A proven track record in teaching Mime, Physical Theatre, Performance-Making, Directing and Devising to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• A proven track record in teaching puppetry, object theatre and movement for actors.
• A proven track record in lecturing academic aspects of Theatre and Performance Studies to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a particular focus on contemporary performance.
• A proven track record of making and directing both professional and student theatre productions.
• A proven track record of research (inclusive of creative works) in Theatre and Performance Studies, and a commitment to postgraduate supervision in contemporary performance practice, with a focus on performance within the South African context and a broadened African context.
• Demonstrated administrative abilities (for example, course design and administration) within the context of a tertiary institution.

ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE ROLE WITH A FOCUS IN THEATRE-MAKING:

• Capability to teach in Theatre Voice
• Ability to teach in English, and bilingual proficiency in any Nguni language or Afrikaans
• The capacity to engage and facilitate the expansion of the CTDPS’s networks into the broader African Continent and taking UCT’s mission of being a world-class African university seriously.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BOTH ROLES:

• Planning, implementing, coordinating and teaching both theory and practice across all four undergraduate years and at postgraduate level.
• Supervising postgraduate research
• Directing student Productions
• Leadership and Administration
• Convenorship of courses
• Research
• Social Responsiveness

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is R 941 184

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

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

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
• Three referee names which must include 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.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and relevant background checks. 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 021650 3469

Closing date:  12th May 2025

Website:      https://humanities.uct.ac.za/centre-ctdps

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UCT reserves the right not to appoint.