Assistant Lecturer in Drama and Performance
Job Description
Job Title
Assistant Lecturer in Drama and Performance
School
Arts, Social Sciences and Management
Division
Media, Communication and Performing Arts
Contract Type
Teaching & Scholarship
Duration
Open ended
Hours
15.75 hours per week (0.45 FTE)
Grade / Salary
Grade 7: £38,784 – £43,482 pro rata (possible progression to £48,822). Starting salary would be dependent on experience.
Reference
CVMC05526A
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with an established team of academics to deliver undergraduate courses primarily in Ba(Hons) Drama. Deliver existing modules, provide practical and industry relevant skills, contribute to the development of new modules, and support undergraduate dissertations.
Provide up to date expertise in theatre making skills, including text based performance and directing.
Qualifications
Significant professional or independent practice experience in drama or performance.
Previous teaching experience in higher education.
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area (preferred).
Ability to contribute towards new modules and potentially research outputs.
Modules
- Staging Texts (T2190)
- Introduction to Theatre & Performance Studies (T1179)
- Analysing Texts (T1175)
- Directing, Designing and Performing Contemporary Texts (T4208)
- Undergraduate Dissertations: Honours Project (T4204)
Closing date
24 June 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all, providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment and welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. The university is committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.
UKVI Sponsorship
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
