Lecturer in Musical Theatre

We are looking to recruit an innovative and dynamic lecturer in Musical Theatre to work within our energetic theatre team, in partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth. You will bring significant professional experience and a desire to help to shape and lead our new Musical Theatre programme.

You will contribute to the department's vibrant research culture and group and will have a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage). You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent interpersonal skills and will work effectively both independently and as part of a team with colleagues, students, and internal, and external associates.

The post requires:

- Significant professional experience in Musical Theatre
- Distinct research specialism and a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage)
- Ability to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum
- Experience of academic administration responsibilities
- Excellent academic and pastoral support for students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and to take initiative

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 13th March 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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