Head of Temporary MA Programme 2026–2028

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Sandberg Instituut & If I Can’t Dance, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Position: Head of Temporary MA Programme 2026–2028 (Performance as Methodology: Body as Memory)
Contract: Freelance, part-time (2 days/week), ~2 years
Application Deadline: 1 June 2025
Residency Requirement: Must reside in or relocate to the Netherlands and be registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK)

Sandberg Instituut and If I Can’t Dance invite applications for the role of Head of the Temporary MA Programme Performance as Methodology: Body as Memory (2026–2028). This full-time, two-year MA programme investigates performance as a research methodology and explores the body as a site of memory. The Head will design and lead the curriculum in close collaboration with both institutions, supported by a team of tutors and staff.

Responsibilities Include

Designing a pedagogical framework rooted in performance methodologies and embodied knowledge
Teaching and supporting a diverse, inclusive cohort of MA students
Integrating discourses such as feminist, queer, decolonial and disability studies into the programme
Collaborating closely with teams at Sandberg Instituut and If I Can’t Dance

Candidate Profile

Deep knowledge of performance genealogies and methodologies
Demonstrated experience or interest in the concept of the body as memory
Visual arts background with strong grasp of performance studies
Experience in education, especially in collaborative and experimental settings
Committed to inclusive pedagogical practices and accessibility
Registered with the KVK and, if non-EU, holds a valid Dutch work/residence permit