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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF ARTS

Discipline of Drama & Performance Studies 

HOWARD COLLEGE and PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUSES

Tutors / Demonstrators Drama & Performance Studies

Semester Two 2026

The Discipline of Drama and Performance Studies in the School of Arts offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in three major streams: Theatre Studies, Dance Studies, and Applied Theatre Studies. All modules involve practical components. 

We invite applications for tutors / demonstrators for the following modules:

DRAM104 Introduction to Performance Studies 1B

DRAM207 Dance and Physical Theatre in Africa and the Diaspora.

DRAM313 Aesthetics and Politics

DRAM315 Production Module

DRAM316 Drama and Performance Studies Elective 3B.

PMB- Directing

HC- Popular participatory theatre

 Scriptwriting

Dance and Choreography

Minimum Requirements:

·       An undergraduate degree majoring in Drama and Performance Studies.

·       The candidate should be able to prove a knowledge of Theatre studies.

·       The candidate must be a registered student unless specifically motivated.

Enquiries and details regarding this post may be directed to Ms Ntokozo Madlala (email: Madlalan@ukzn.ac.za )  or Miranda Young-Jahangeer  (email Youngm1@ukzn.ac.za )

Please email applications (CV with the required form) to

Cathy Murugan for PMB - Email: muruganc@ukzn.ac.za

or

Sheenage Jooman for Howard College - Email: JoomanS@ukzn.ac.za

REMUNERATION: The remuneration package offered will be dependent on the qualifications of the successful applicant, in line with UKZN remuneration for tutors/demonstrators. Rates of pay will be per university fixed-term rates and official module (Handbook) approved hours for these academic duties.

The closing date for receipt of applications is NO LATER THAN twelve noon MONDAY 27 July 2026

Applicants are required to submit a CV and the official tutor application form.  

Please state Drama and Performance Studies, Howard College or PMB (Stating the site intended) in the subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. 

The School of Arts reserves the right not to fill the advertised post. 

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