Lecturer and Industry Lead, BA Acting and Performance

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher/lecturer in acting to play a key role delivering the BA Acting and Performance course at Wimbledon College of Arts, part of University of the Arts London.

As a Lecturer and Industry Lead for the BA Acting and Performance, you’ll enable students to become creative, confident and articulate storytellers, and develop their physical, vocal and intellectual skills.

You’ll be responsible for teaching and supporting the progression of acting students as they transition from trainee to industry professional. You’ll engage with industry professionals and maintain relationships with agents, casting directors and other industry professionals in order to support student progress. 

You’ll also provide support with curriculum development, and on-going scholarship on the BA Acting and Performance course, working collaboratively within a course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions. 

Your profile

Experience of teaching acting at all levels, particularly as part of a professional vocational training programme, is essential.

You’ll need knowledge and experience of contemporary theatre and working creatively within the theatre-making process, with demonstrable professional experience as an actor and/or director with knowledge of the TV, Film, Gaming, Digital, Audio, Media and Theatre industry. 

An understanding of the barriers to industry for underrepresented groups is equally important.

You’ll also need experience of teaching and assessment in a Higher Education environment or equivalent experience. 

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 9 November 2025 at 23.55.

The scheduled interview date is 21 November 2025.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Steven Kavuma, Course Leader BA Acting and Performance s.kavuma@arts.ac.uk  

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor / jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk 

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