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
applications for the above vacancy.
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
The School of the Arts: Drama at the University of Pretoria seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Performance Praxis. The post engages with key academic and creative areas related to performance as well as radical futures of performance in the broader field of the humanities. This includes actively seeking out collaborative encounters, intersections and fissures within and between artistic disciplines. Furthermore, the role seeks engagement with artistic research methodologies to interrogate past and present approaches to performance in relation to critical cultural, societal, political and/or environmental questions. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s vision to serve as a prominent academic hub in South Africa, fostering exceptional researchers, prolific creative minds, and celebrated performing artists.
The successful candidate will be required to:

• 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.

• 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

• Three years’ appropriate teaching experience at tertiary level
• A Ph D 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
application:

• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae;
• A Covering letter
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Teaching portfolio
• Portfolio of creative work
• Research Publication record
• A brief self-evaluation by the candidate;
• The candidate’s envisioned contribution to the Department;
• Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the

candidate’s academic (teaching and research) qualities.
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.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za , select About UP, click on
Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.
CLOSING DATE: 3 October 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least
the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, dineo.mahlangu@up.ac.za , Tel: 012 420 4856 for application-related enquiries, and Dr Kristina Johnstone, kristina.johnstone@up.ac.za, Tel: 012 420 2643 for enquiries relating to the post contents.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2024, please accept that your
application has been unsuccessful.
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
goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-
represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All
candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.