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
