Senior Lecturer / Lecturer, Drama & Production Studies at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A completed doctorate in Performing Arts or an appropriate associated field
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience at tertiary level or 5 years’ experience in a relevant professional field.
• Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have published three papers (accredited
• book, chapter in a book, review article, journal article, or peer-reviewed conference proceedings) in the
• preceding three years / creative outputs. 
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at master’s degree level. 

Lecturer

• A completed Masters’ degree in Performing Arts or an appropriate associated field.
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience or 3 years’ experience in a relevant professional field.

 Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be computer literate, possess demonstrable skills as a lighting and sound designer and be equipped to lecture both theory and practical in the field of Performing Arts within the Department.
• Industry experience in Designing Lighting or Sound for professional performances, is a prerequisite with a portfolio of evidence, as the candidate will be expected to mentor future lighting and sound designers. The candidate must be able to work long hours, late nights, and some weekends, as required for Production work.

 Further Requirements:

Expertise in the following areas:

• A working knowledge of Theatre History, Arts Administration/Production Management, Lighting and Sound
• A background in at least 3 academic years of general Performing Arts coursework or/and Experience in the tertiary Performing Arts field
• Some experience in working in a festival environment will be an advantage.

Summary of Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach and examine course work for the Higher Certificate in Performing Arts Technology, Diploma in Drama, and Advanced Diploma in Drama, as assigned by the HOD.
• Complete all administrative duties related to the teaching of the courses and mentorship of the programme, as well as specific administrative duties as allocated by the HOD.
• Must be prepared to work after hours and some weekends, in preparation for productions – all staff are expected to undertake supervision of students working in the theatre in addition to their teaching
• Attend all Departmental functions, productions, staff meetings, etc.
• Be prepared to engage or conduct research activities
• Participate in research development and curriculum development activities
• The incumbent will also need to work closely with both staff and students during production work, and must be able to supervise students during rehearsals.
• Take initiative, communicate and collaborate creatively with Drama staff as well as work collegially in support of academic and administrative goals.