25 Oct
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
Al Sharjah
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The Role
- Report directly to Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies, and ultimately the Executive Director to ensure they are kept well-informed about their areas of responsibility. xe2x80xa2 Implement the development and delivery of all Producing courses within the postgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice will be fundamental alongside developing and inspiring innovative teaching that connects with multidisciplinary training that remains dynamic and relevant to the industry. xe2x80xa2 Organise and facilitate the faculty pertaining to all activities within the Producing concentration classes.
xe2x80xa2 Collaborate with the postgraduate faculty to administer course assessments to deliver structured feedback that supports and enhances learning and development for Producing courses. xe2x80xa2 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies with timetabling and scheduling Producing courses. xe2x80xa2 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in the interview and selection process for hiring producers for productions (as required). xe2x80xa2 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in outreach and student recruitment efforts to ensure sustained high levels of enrolment. xe2x80xa2 The Programme Supervisor Producing may take on additional teaching responsibilities related to the postgraduate programme, including managing curriculum documentation, course files, and course administration to adhere to the institution's quality assurance standards.
Requirements
Essential: xe2x80xa2 Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalent industry or professional experience or additional qualifications in professional performing arts education.
xe2x80xa2 Significant professional theatre and/or live performance experience as a Producer (8- 10 years minimum). xe2x80xa2 Must be trained in specialist knowledge of Producing for Theatre and Live Events, (including current software suites). xe2x80xa2 Prior experience with providing feedback. xe2x80xa2 Knowledge and insight into student performance evaluation. xe2x80xa2 Experience with research and scholarly activity, including practice as research. xe2x80xa2 Capable of working autonomously and as an integral part of a diverse, multinational team, while exhibiting the emotional intelligence necessary for such environments. xe2x80xa2 Ability to work on a flexible schedule, which may include working evenings and weekends. xe2x80xa2 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
xe2x80xa2 Ability to work with Office365 Suite (especially Excel). xe2x80xa2 Flexible approach to curriculum development and andragogy to suit the Academyxe2x80x99s dynamic needs, and cultural considerations, and to enhance collaborative education delivery. xe2x80xa2 Must be willing to relocate to the UAE. Desirable: xe2x80xa2 Direct industry experience; connections within the theatre and live performance industry for outreach and collaborative purposes. xe2x80xa2 Documented success teaching Producing (or similar course content), and related courses at a post-secondary institution and/or mentoring producing students and/or emerging producers. xe2x80xa2 Documented success in Producing (e.g., industry awards).
xe2x80xa2 Clear understanding of schemes of work and preparing classwork while adhering to course marking systems. xe2x80xa2 Experience working within a multinational, multilingual educational environment. xe2x80xa2 Experience writing and delivering courses for postgraduate education. xe2x80xa2 Experience with educational software (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard). xe2x80xa2 Experience teaching Leadership, Entrepreneurial skills, Strategic Planning or similar. xe2x80xa2 Experience starting or running a company in a for-profit environment. xe2x80xa2 Ability to work with students from varying cultural backgrounds and abilities. xe2x80xa2 Energetic, driven, creative and dependable. xe2x80xa2 Openness to adapting and developing teaching and creative practices. xe2x80xa2 Second or third language. Core Competencies:
Delivery through: xe2x80xa2 Decision-making and solving problems with the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies. xe2x80xa2 Building teams and communication with students. xe2x80xa2 Facilitating change: curriculum development, community culture of creativity and innovation. xe2x80xa2 Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities. Development through: xe2x80xa2 Resilience xe2x80xa2 Driving results
About the company
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is dedicated to world-leading education and training in the performing arts. SPAA will see performers and technicians hone their craft while receiving global qualifications,
paving the way for a successful future on and off the world stage. SPAA is a centre of excellence the only dedicated performing arts academy of its kind in the Middle East where everyone is welcome, from all backgrounds, to realise their potential as the new creative citizens of the world.