Senior lecturer in performance practices, specialising in musical drama performance/opera

Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Göteborgs universitet's Academy of Music and Drama seeks a highly qualified academic to join the musical drama teaching team. The successful candidate will teach basic acting training and supervise theatrical projects within opera programmes, and will contribute to both pedagogical and artistic development of the subject area.

In addition, the role includes administrative duties such as admission tests, academic reporting, and developing course syllabuses.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in fine, applied or performing arts with teaching expertise.
• Excellent teaching skills in opera and opera directing at university level.
• Documented administration and/or project management experience; course development a plus.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic acting/methodological training and theatrical projects.
• Lead development of the subject pedagogically and artistically.
• Perform administrative tasks such as admission tests, academic reporting, and course syllabuses.

Skills

Artistic expertise

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Swedish and English proficiency

Education

Doctorate in fine, applied or performing arts

Job description

Subject area

Performance practices, specializing in dramatic performance (musical drama/musical theatre).

Subject area description

The subject area consists of musical, vocal, and physical expression and how these are brought together to form a cohesive dramatic whole. The course explores and develops skills in musical drama performance based on the music, the stage action, and the character's intentions and inner life.

This programme integrates practical knowledge of opera and musical theatre, as well as musical drama characterisation and stage analysis, with skills in vocal technique, musical rehearsal, aural training, opera theory, movement, dance, artistic creativity, and social skills. Students practice engaging with audience and achieving coherent artistic development to work in various media.

Duties

The position is within the musical drama team at the Academy's performing arts unit and may also be performed in other units. Instruction is primarily in the opera programmes and other programmes. Main duties include teaching basic acting/methodological training and theatrical projects.

Additional responsibilities include leading the development of the subject, both pedagogically and artistically. Administrative tasks such as admission tests, academic reporting, and course syllabuses also form part of the role.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a doctorate in fine, applied or performing arts, demonstrated teaching expertise, and artistic or professional expertise relevant to the subject matter.

Assessment criteria

The evaluation is based on artistic and teaching expertise.

Artistic expertise

• Artistic originality, depth and expressiveness in their own artistic work in the field of opera
• A high degree of visibility and recognition in artistic and professional contexts
• Quality in research and development work

Teaching expertise

• Excellent teaching skills in opera at higher education institution/university level
• Excellent teaching skills in the area of opera directing at higher education institution/university level
• Documented proficiency in administration and/or project management, such as planning, organising and developing performing arts projects; experience in course development at a higher education institution is a plus.

In the appointment process, emphasis will also be placed on whether the applicant is able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge, expertise, and skills in artistic development work relevant to the subject area
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Good administrative skills
• A strong interest in and capacity for collaboration with other staff members and participation in the organisation of the unit and the Academy

Employment

Fixed-term employment for 5 years, with the possibility of extension for an additional 5 years pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Scope: 30% of full-time.

Start date: 1 January 2027, or as agreed.

Location: Academy of Music and Drama.

Contact information

Head of department: Catharina Bergil, 031-786 4102, [e-mail]

HR-administrator: Annakarin Nakchbandi, 031-786 4010, [e-mail]

EEO statement

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