For the four-year Bachelor’s programme in Expanded Contemporary Dance (ECD), the Academy of Theatre and Dance (ATD) is looking for an: Artistic Director ECD.
Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
When: per new study year 2025-2026
Deadline for applications: 31-03-2025
On the basis of a clear vision on arts education, you will lead the team of (guest) teachers, who also largely work in the professional practice. Together, you will work on the further development of a progressive and ambitious curriculum that ties in with contemporary professional field, society and new generations of students. In addition, you will work together closely with colleagues from the other study programmes within the Academy of Theatre and Dance. You will seek connections between practice, research and reflection, and you will facilitate the exchange between Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
Diversity, inclusion and social safety are key areas within the policy of the Academy.
What will you do?
• In collaboration with the team, you will develop the educational profile with a focus on teaching, the professional field and diversity & inclusion.
• You will be responsible for (and safeguard) the quality of education and improve this through evaluations.
• You will maintain intensive contact with the professional field for the development and quality of the study programme.
• You will be responsible for managing student selection, assessments, internship policy and graduation.
• You will ensure there is a relevant curriculum that is tailored to the developments and requirements of the professional practice.
• You will be responsible for the budget and the implementation of the staff policy.
• You will be responsible for the management and correct composition of the teaching staff, and will work together with other artistic directors.
• You will preferably teach in a related field of study.
• You will report to the Academy management.
How to apply:
Has this vacancy made you enthusiastic and do you think you are the right person for this job? If so, we would like to receive your letter of motivation and CV no later than 31 March via a link. Only applications that are sent via form will be considered. The interviews will take place in week 15 and 16 (probably on a Tuesday or Thursday) and will be held at our location at Jodenbreestraat 3 in Amsterdam.
Contact details:
Would you like more information?
For more information about the position, please contact Mechtild van den Hombergh, interim director of the Academy of Theatre and Dance, via: mechtild.vandenhombergh@ahk.nl
More information about the Academy of Theatre and Dance and the AHK can be found at www.atd.ahk.nl.
https://www.atd.ahk.nl/en/dance-programmes/expanded-contemporary-dance/
www.ahk.nl
We like to compose our team ourselves, therefore employment agencies should not respond to this vacancy.
For further information, please visit https://www.atd.ahk.nl/en/news-and-events/vacancies/job/artistiek-leider-ecd/
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