Senior Lecturer — Physical Theatre & Choreography

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 668,000 - 1,070,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Lecturer/Lecturer position in the Drama Department. The successful candidate will teach Physical Theatre, Choreography, Theatre Making and Theory, and supervise postgraduate students.

Required are a PhD (or MA with near completion) in Theatre and Performance Studies, plus substantial teaching and leadership experience, and a professional portfolio. Closing date 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience and familiarity with online/blended teaching, testing, and marking.
• Professional artist portfolio with several years of experience is required.
• Ability to teach in Physical Theatre, Choreography, Theatre making and Theory of Theatre and Performance Studies.
• Postgraduate supervision experience is required.
• Evidence of research and leadership roles is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Supervise postgraduate students and participate in research supervision.
• Engage in scholarly activity and contests within the discipline.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online/blended teaching

Postgraduate supervision

Research experience

Administration/leadership

Physical Theatre/Choreography

Education

MA or PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies

Job description

Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Lecturer/Lecturer position in the Drama Department. The successful candidate will teach Physical Theatre, Choreography, Theatre Making and Theory, and supervise postgraduate students.

Required are a PhD (or MA with near completion) in Theatre and Performance Studies, plus substantial teaching and leadership experience, and a professional portfolio. Closing date 26 October 2026.