Associate Professor in Drama and Performance Studies
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top Universities in South Africa and in the top 500 Universities globally. The School of Arts is well established with a strong research profile and has a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The Successful candidate will coordinate and lecture modules in Drama and Performance Studies. Drama and Performance Studies has established a reputation for innovative teaching and (practice-based) research. The successful candidate should have theoretical and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Theatre/ Performance Studies, Dance/ Physical Theatre, and Applied Theatre. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise postgraduate students. The position requires an academic who is willing to engage with curriculum development and delivery and who will play a leading role in teaching and research in the Drama and Performance discipline.
The incumbent will report to the Head of Discipline: Music, Drama & Performance
Minimum requirements
- A PhD degree in Drama and Performance or other related disciplines
- At least 6 years of working and relevant experience in either teaching, research, or the creative industry
- Evidence of current and sustained publication of independent research in accredited journals, appropriate for the level of Associate Professor
- Evidence of successful attraction of external research grants or creative project funding
- A sustained track record of successful supervision and graduation of postgraduate students at Masters and PhD level, appropriate for the level.
- Evidence of national and international recognition in a research area within the discipline.
- Evidence of strong and sustained academic leadership within the Department / School/ College/ University, which includes mentorship and coaching
This appointment will be made in line with the University Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx
Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Dr Miranda Young-Jahangeer, email: youngm1@ukzn.ac.za
The closing date for receipt of application is 13 November 2026.
All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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