Role Summary We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Acting with a focus on Theatre. The role will be held by a developing academic with a focus on either research or practice, who combines this with learning and teaching, knowledge exchange and the ability to make a broader contribution to their programme. As Acting is a key competency within the Theatre programme, the postholder will lead in the provision of Acting Learning and Teaching across the student cohorts in Theatre. Students will be exploring contemporary and classical texts, improvisation and physical theatre, immersive and applied approaches, so a broad range of knowledge and skills is required for the post. Job Purpose To conduct and contribute to research or practice, learning and teaching, and knowledge transfer to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Main Responsibilities Learning and Teaching: • Deliver high quality teaching to students • Design, develop and review teaching activities and materials • Identify best and innovative practices in learning and teaching and build these into personal teaching practice • Maintain an understanding of how emerging research in the subject discipline can shape and improve the curriculum, and inform personal teaching practice • Contribute to course/programme review and design • Give effective advice, guidance and feedback to students, to support their academic progress • Enhance student experience and outcomes Professional Practice and Knowledge Exchange: • Investigate and reflect on professional standards and practices and contribute to the presentation and/or publication of findings • Engage in professional practice activities, such as the provision of advice and/or training to professional groups • Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts in the sector and the wider community • Maintain a profile in personal professional practice which has a proven impact on colleagues and practitioners • Assist colleagues in ensuring that research has impact beyond academia • Supervise Masters students and contribute to doctoral supervision Academic Leadership and Management: • Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. module leadership • Contribute to the administration of the academic programme, by supporting student recruitment, induction etc • Advise and coach colleagues • Undertake other activities, as required Other Responsibilities: • The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested • The postholder will actively follow Middlesex University policies including Equality & Diversity policies • As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder