Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies

Job reference: HUM-031770
Salary: £42,254 - £46,049 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Drama & Film
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 14/07/2026
Contract Duration: 11 Months
School/Directorate: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

The Drama & Film Department at the University of Manchester invites applications for a fixed-term Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies (Teaching & Scholarship) to cover for colleagues on Academic Research Leave. The successful candidate will have a completed PhD in a relevant area and a proven ability as an excellent teacher at undergraduate level.

The postholder will play a leading role in delivering teaching across the Theatre and Performance curriculum, including both study-based and practice-informed teaching. You will contribute to admissions activities and the administration of the subject area, working alongside a collegial and research-active academic team. Whilst this post is teaching-focused, the Department has a vibrant research culture and the successful candidate will be supported to contribute to this where appropriate.

The University of Manchester is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity of our staff and support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Katharine Dorney

Email: katharine.dorney@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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