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Would you like to become part of a creative and international environment dedicated to education and research in the field of performing arts?

The Accademia Dimitri is a university-level institution specializing in Physical Theatre and theatrical creation. We are part of SUPSI – the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, a context that values quality, collaboration, and innovation.

Improvisation Teacher

Deadline: 11.01.2026

Start date: 15.01.2027
Workload: 60%

The improvisation course within the study programme aims to develop:

Acting skills: interpretation techniques that explore the fundamental rules of theatrical play, such as stage presence, character creation, and physical and verbal transformation (in a multilingual environment);
Skills in dramatic creation: the ability to develop and structure an original, coherent, and organic dramaturgy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching improvisation in the Bachelor programme from the 2nd to the 5th semester.
Responsibility for the “Improvisation” module in the Bachelor programme.
Participation in all on-campus activities (presentations, meetings, exams, assessments, etc.).
Managing teaching materials for the “Improvisation” module.

REQUIREMENTS

Extensive professional experience in the performing arts and solid knowledge of contemporary theatre practices.
Significant experience in teaching theatrical improvisation, preferably in a Bachelor programme, and proven multi-year experience as a trainer in Physical Theatre and theatrical creation.
A theatre training diploma or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to design, prepare, and organise theatre projects intended for public presentation.
Strong teamwork skills.
Language skills: Italian and English. Knowledge of German and French is welcome.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The workplace is at the Accademia Teatro Dimitri campuses in Verscio and Avegno (Ticino, Switzerland).
Preferably, the candidate should be willing to relocate to Ticino.

WE OFFER

A stimulating position with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in a highly innovative university environment.
A team of motivated collaborators with extensive experience and expertise.
A solid national and international network in the performing arts sector.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

Applications must include:

Cover letter in Italian or English, including:
- Motivation for applying
- Key influences from theatre masters or specific techniques on one’s own work
- Proposed ways of integrating the improvisation course with the other subjects taught at the Accademia Teatro Dimitri
Complete CV in Italian or English with a recent photo
Educational diplomas and work certificates
Two recent reference letters attesting to professional and teaching quality
Criminal record extract valid for 6 months. For Swiss citizens and foreign residents, the criminal record extract can be requested from the Federal Office of Justice in Bern at www.casellario.admin.ch.

Application dossiers must be submitted to the Accademia Dimitri by 11 January 2026.

Email address: lorenza.gobbi@supsi.ch

Postal address:
Accademia Dimitri
Stradòn 28
CH-6653 Verscio, Switzerland