Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey is one of
the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK, with a vibrant community of
performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians
graduating from our wide variety of programmes each year.
We are seeking an experienced teacher of acting who will
contribute to the teaching and assessment of acting across our programmes from
Foundation through BA, MA and MFA. The postholder will teach a range of classes
in acting fundamentals and collaborative principles and will have experience of
broad, rigorous actor training with strong knowledge of key methodologies which
may include Lecoq, Michael Chekhov, Stanislavski, Meisner, Viewpoints, and
others. Depending on individual skillsets and interests, the postholder
may also lead devised/adaptation rehearsal projects, with potential
opportunities to direct in-house and public productions. Experience of
screen acting technique would be desirable.
We are actively committed to attracting a broad range of talent to
help build a diverse and inclusive staff community at GSA. We recognise
the importance of creating and sustaining a working environment where
individuals from different backgrounds feel valued, respected and able to
contribute fully, and we continue to develop our approach in this area.
We are taking steps to identify and reduce potential barriers that may be
experienced by staff, applicants and students.
Steps taken include using inclusive recruitment practices such as
diverse selection panels where possible, providing training to support fair
decision-making, and assessing candidates against clear and relevant criteria.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage
applications from groups that are currently under-represented, including people
from the Global Majority, disabled people, and those who identify as
women, non-binary or trans.
If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience and would
like to join our team then please apply. If you have any questions about
the role, please contact Dr Jaq Bessell at [email protected] or
Prof Catherine McNamara [email protected]
How to apply
Please apply including your CV via the University of Surrey
website, where you will be asked to complete some criteria questions to help us
understand your suitability for the role.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd September.
The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy
early based on volume and calibre of applications.
