The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes. With the expansion of our professional training programme portfolio within the School of Performance this is an exciting time to join us and develop your student centred practice in one of the UK’s leading performing arts institutions.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Dance Lecturer who will deliver lectures on our BA (Hons) Dance and our other degree programmes across the School of Performance. The postholder should also be able to contribute to professional development modules (industry specific business skills/knowledge) to prepare students for performing careers across the many facets of the industry and be able to offer one or more of the following: Contextual Studies/Dance History.
You will be educated to a degree level or have undergone comparable professional training at a recognised centre of excellence. A post graduate qualification in Dance and recognised HE teaching qualification, or equivalent would be advantageous. In addition, you will need to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in vocational and graduate training in the performing arts, have excellent interpersonal and team skills, and strong written skills including the ability to produce clear reports.
As a new colleague you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. In return we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous pension, and holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions, and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.
This is a permanent post to commence as soon as possible.
Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August 2026 at 2pm
Interview Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on [email protected] or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to [email protected]
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As an equal opportunities employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
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