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Lecturer in the Drama Department
Eastern Cape
Salary: R72 727.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent

## 🎓 Formation / Diplômes
Reference: 187132
Apply before Jun 18 2026 | 21 Days left

## 🧠 Profil recherché
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Vacancy Details
Employer: Rhodes University
Lecturer in the Drama Department
The Drama Department invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
The Requirements
A completed MA or PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies with an emphasis on Directing or Theatre Making.
For candidates with an MA: Candidates will be expected to either complete or make reasonable progress in line with the targets and timeframes agreed with the HoD during their probation period, should they be appointed.

## 💼 Expérience
Evidence of teaching experience is required.
A professional artist portfolio demonstrating a minimum of three years’ experience.
An ability to teach in the following disciplinary areas: Voice, Acting, Directing, Theory of Theatre and Performance studies.
An ability to supervise postgraduate students is required.
Some evidence and experience in conducting research. Evidence of creative outputs would be an advantage.

## 📊 Autres informations
Some record of administration, management and/or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the role profile  and further particulars  for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
A professional artist portfolio.
A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za .
Selection Process:

## 🏢 Présentation du poste
The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R667,972.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R872,722.00
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years . The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.
Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.
These values are:
Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion
Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.
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