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This post is a 50% permanent appointment
Duties:
• Teaching theory and practice of Performance Studies, Performance Ethnography and Theatre-Making for Social Change within the field of Applied Drama and Theatre Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Compiling the course outline and course reading material
• Monitoring and reporting on student attendance and progress
• Coordinating course examinations and submission of course marks
• Research Supervision at Honours and Master’s levels in Performance Studies, Performance Ethnography and Theatre-Making for Social Change in the field of Applied Drama and Theatre Studies;
• Contributing to creative and traditional research output of Drama for Life;
• Aligning and managing Drama for Life’s community engagement strategy with its academic offerings;
• Making significant contribution to curriculum development in Applied Drama and Theatre Studies;
• Support with academic administration, departmental governance, school level committee representation, student consultations, attend staff meetings and related activities
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Performance Studies and, or Performance as Research and, or Theatre for Social Change in the broad field of Applied Drama and Theatre Studies;
• Teaching experience in Applied Drama and Theatre with a specialisation in Performance Studies and Theatre-Making;
• Experience as a lecturer at a tertiary institution;
• Experience in coordinating and supervising student community engagement projects.
• Expert knowledge and practice in Theatre-Making for Change, Performance Ethnography, and one or more of the following: Theatre of the Oppressed, Theatre for Development, Playback Theatre, Theatre in Education, Improvisational Drama and Process Drama.
• A history of devising and implementing innovative, comprehensive and sustainable Applied Theatre Projects in community settings and social contexts.
The following will be to the candidate’s advantage: A specialisation in Performance Studies, Performance as Research, Performance Ethnography within a Creative Research and Theatre-Making for Social Change Context.
Expert experience as a Theatre Director, Performer, Creative Researcher, and Performance Teacher.
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To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).
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External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.
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Closing Date: 15th September 2023
Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.
The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit standing. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
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