THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
LECTURER IN THEATRE STUDIES (TEACHING FOCUSED)
The University invites applications to the above post, tenable from as soon as possible, until 31t August 2024.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Jenny Hughes, Head of Drama (jenny.hughes@manchester.ac.uk).
Applications should be made online. If you are unable to apply online please contact jenny.hughes@manchester.ac.uk
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 27 September 2021 or 4 October.
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The Drama department at the University of Manchester invites applications for a Lecturer in Theatre Studies (Teaching-Focused), tenable from 1 September 2021 for a period of 36 months. We are seeking an exceptional lecturer with a track record of teaching in theatre studies at University level. Applications are invited from academics with expertise in any area of theatre studies, although preference will be given to candidates with experience of teaching across theatre study and theatre practice modules, and we are keen to enhance our teaching provision in the areas of dramaturgy, curation and producing. The successful candidate will be expected to make a strong contribution to the department’s teaching in theatre studies at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, including: modules on theatre and performance texts, practices and concepts; global performance cultures; and modernist theatres and their legacies. They will make a contribution to the administration of the subject area under the supervision of the Head of Department. Whilst this post is teaching-focused, the Drama department has a vibrant research culture, and the successful candidate’s contribution to sustaining and extending this research culture will be supported as appropriate to the post.
Interviews may be held via teleconferencing (Zoom or similar).
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Jenny Hughes
Email: jenny.hughes@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
