Careers

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is an independent Academy established by His Highness, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, to address a growing demand in the UAE and MENA region for formal quality education and professional training in the performing arts sector. SPAA is the only performing arts conservatoire in the MENA region, offering quality undergraduate and graduate degree programmes taught in English. The purpose-built Academy comprises one 432 seat theatre, two fully equipped studio performance spaces, TV/recording studios, twelve sprung rehearsal studios, 12 singing tutorial spaces, a resource library, gymnasium and cafe.

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy specialises in training graduates for work in the international professional performing arts industry. The faculty working at SPAA are highly experienced practitioners within their respective fields. The focus of the Academy is practical rather than academic. The central value for a SPAA graduate is arming them with the highest levels of practical skills for their field and giving them the tools to be able to successfully generate their own work or practice.

To apply for one of our current vacancies, please send a maximum one (1) page cover letter with your most current CV to careers@spaa.ae.

 

*See individual Job Descriptions for application closing dates.

Current Vacancies

Programme Supervisor Performance Design: Set and Costume
The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy is a full-time, postgraduate teaching position. Responsibilities include supervising MFA students in the Set and Costume Design concentration, teaching design skills, serving as the designer for SPAA productions, and overseeing student designers. Maintaining safe practices, managing courses, and leading a team are crucial. Extensive experience, successful course leadership, and research potential are required. Collaboration with other programmes and faculty is key. The role reports to the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies and may contribute to all programmes' design needs. Research, scholarship, teaching, and service are expected, along with local, national, and international engagement.
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Programme Supervisor: Producing
This full-time position at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy focuses on teaching and supervising the Master of Fine Arts in Theatre and Live Performance Creation: Producing. You'll mentor students, teach producing skills, produce SPAA shows, and oversee student producers. Ensuring safe practices, managing courses, budgets, and teams are also key. Extensive producing experience, a proven track record in course leadership, and research potential are required. You'll collaborate with other departments and contribute to the program's success.
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Accountant
To record, report, and analyze SPAA’s financial transactions and cash flows.
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Acting Tutor – Musical Theatre Department
Alongside the Programme Leader – Musical Theatre and other colleagues, the Acting Tutor will develop and deliver training and assessment in acting to a world-leading standard. The Acting Tutor reports directly to the Programme Leader – Musical Theatre, and ultimately the Executive Director.
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General Maintenance Technician
General Maintenance Technician is a multi-talented technician position. This position will support all the maintenance and operations activities inside the academy campus, like electrical, mechanical, plumbing and civil works, wherever needed, in addition to supervising and monitoring the contractor's activities inside the campus.
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Music Tutor
Alongside the Programme Leader – Musical Theatre and other colleagues, the Music Tutor will develop and deliver training and assessment in music and musically direct projects and productions to a world-leading standard. The Music Tutor reports directly to the Programme Leader – Musical Theatre, and ultimately the Executive Director.
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Specialist Tutor – Digital and Recorded Media
The Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) invites applications for the Specialist Tutor position (Digital and Recorded Media), an exciting opportunity to teach an extensive range of creative and technical skills in film, television, audio, and post-production within digital and recorded media. Working alongside the Lead Tutor (Digital and Recorded Media) and the Programme Leader (Acting), this position contributes to the Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) programmes in Acting, Musical Theatre, Production Arts, and the Dance diploma to enhance students learning experiences through expert guidance and instruction.
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Lighting Tutor
Collaborate with the Programme Leader of Production Arts and other team members to develop and deliver undergraduate training and assessments in Lighting that meet globally leading industry standards.
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Salaries and Benefits

Salaries in the UAE are tax-free, and you’ll receive your pay monthly in United Arab Emirates dirhams. For eligible employees, your salary will include a competitive accommodation and transportation allowance.

We’ll provide you with private medical insurance, and depending on your role and salary grade, this may include cover for your dependents.

You are entitled to an annual return ticket to your home country, for eligible employees depending on their role and salary grade, this may also include your dependents.

For eligible employees, depending on their role and salary grade, we will additionally cover you children’s (under 18) education expenses.

For any further information please contact careers@spaa.ae.