Lecturer in Theatre Arts

University of the West Indies - Humanities & Education

Location: Saint Augustine - Trinidad and Tobago

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 22nd July 2025

Closes: 17th August 2025

Job Ref: 60/2/113 II L1

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD or MFA from a recognized university in Theatre, with established practice in the Dramatic Arts or a closely related field.

Candidates should also possess:

• Ideally at least five (5) years’ experience in teaching and curriculum development at the tertiary level
• A good record of research and publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Proficiency in two or more of the following areas:
• Caribbean Theatre Researcher
• Performer
• Director
• Dramaturge
• Caribbean Dance
• Carnival and Caribbean Musical Forms
• Public Service in the Arts
• Educative Theatre

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Master’s Degree in Theatre, with practice and a creative research agenda focused on contemporary issues, including the politics of theatre in culture and social activism
• Evidence of a track record of research and publications or creative practice and productions of international quality
• Knowledge of Caribbean Theatre, with an appreciation of current conversations and developments in international theatre

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Evidence of continuing professional development related to teaching and learning, and subject knowledge
• Experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Proficiency in the design, evaluation and development of Theatre Arts curriculum and curriculum materials
• Proficiency in supervision of student projects, research and departmental productions

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate programmes in Theatre and Carnival Performing Arts
• Developing courses and programmes in Creative Arts in partnership with other Faculty members, regional or international stakeholders
• Supervising student projects and providing academic advising
• Managing outreach projects and supervising research
• Undertaking a major responsibility for the supervision and/or direction of annual Departmental productions

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidate should also:

• Possess a proven appreciation of the inter-relatedness of the arts with a willingness to integrate the arts
• Be self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Be able to inspire and mobilize student involvement in projects and productions
• Be able to teach in multiple modes such as distance education, Face-to-Face, online, hybrid and blended environments
• Possess good Information Technology skills in teaching

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section.