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

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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Programme Supervisor Performance Design: Set and Costume
The Programme Supervisor Performance Design (Set and Costume) position (equivalent to an Assistant Professor) at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is a full-time role focused on teaching Set and Costume Design at the postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise postgraduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme (Theatre and Live Performance Creation: Set and Costume Design) and participate as a member of thesis supervisory committees.
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