We are looking to recruit an energetic and innovative Lecturer in Drama to work within our dynamic theatre team, in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth. You will be expected to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate theatre curriculum, which includes Drama, Acting and Musical Theatre degrees. In line with the pioneering curriculum of our new School of Society and Culture, we are actively seeking candidates with professional and teaching expertise in one or more of these areas: digital and/or virtual production, performance for recorded media, applied and/or contemporary performance politics and practice.
Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, the School of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future. The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions. The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future.
You will contribute to the department's vibrant research culture and group, and will have a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage). All applicants will need to demonstrate that they have excellent interpersonal skills and will work effectively both independently and as part of a team with colleagues, students, and internal, and external associates.
The post requires:
For an information discussion, please contact Dr John Matthews, Associate Head of School by email john.matthews@plymouth.ac.uk
Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 23rd June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
This is a part-time position working 25.9 hours per week (0.7 FTE) on a permanent basis.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
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