Tutor – Voice / Accent & Dialects

Overview

Works Closely with : Programme Leader, Lead Tutor Voice, Faculties

Job Purpose

Reporting to : Programme Leader – Acting

The candidate will contribute to the delivery of Practical Voice and Voice-into-Text, with the primary focus on delivering Speech Systems across undergraduate programmes.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and professional experience in teaching accent and dialect, with preference given to those with training in Knight-Thompson Speechwork.

The role requires expertise in practical application for stage, audio and screen. The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate effectively with actors, directors, and creative teams, supporting both live performance and recorded media contexts. The ideal candidate will be committed to continually developing their own practice in Voice work across a broad and evolving range of approaches, demonstrating generosity in practice, and openness to new methodologies.

The applicant should be comfortable working in a dynamic, multinational conservatoire environment that values inclusivity, with staff, faculty, and students from over 40 countries. They should also bring research interests that contribute to SPAA’s intercultural ethos. As SPAA continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking a candidate who is adaptable, flexible, and confident in navigating change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Practical Voice, Text, and Accent and Dialect.
• Course lead Year 2 Vocal Practice within the Acting programme
• Provide specialist training in accent and dialect for stage, film, television and audio
• Provide specialist training in accent and dialect for the Musical Theatre programme
• Support cross-programme voice integration in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts
• Collaborate effectively with performers, directors and creative teams across live and recorded contexts
• Provide voice support on projects and productions.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity, contributing to SPAA’s intercultural ethos through publications, conferences and practice-based enquiry
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment and programme development

Knowledge and Experience

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Context

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

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy specialises in training graduates for work in the international professional performing arts industry. The SPAA faculty are highly experienced practitioners within their respective fields. The focus of the Academy is practical rather than academic. The Academy's primary goal is to equip graduates with the highest level of practical skills in their field, along with the tools necessary for successfully creating their own work or practice.

Salaries and Benefits

Salaries in the UAE are tax-free and disbursed monthly in United Arab Emirates Dirhams. Faculty members receive a competitive benefits package that includes : accommodation, private medical insurance, and a residency visa, which extends to cover dependent family members. The Academy will cover the cost of education expenses for eligible dependent children under the age of 18.

Employees and eligible dependents are entitled to an annual return ticket to their home country.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Please send a maximum two (2) page cover letter and current CV to Please place ‘Job Title Year’ in the email subject line .

(Applicants should ensure that their cover letter explicitly discusses the required qualifications detailed in this job description for this position)

Or you can apply by clicking on the link below

Tutor – Voice / Accent & Dialects | Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

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Note : Candidates offered positions at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy are required to undergo a comprehensive background screening and police check, prior to finalising their employment.

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