Lecturer: Communication (P000703)

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
POSITION NUMBER: P000703
VACANCY: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The School of Communication at the NWU (Potchefstroom Campus) has one vacancy for a Lecturer in the vibrant and dynamic field of Graphic design with specialisation in Design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching:

• Teach and develop Graphic/Multimedia Design modules, from first to fourth year level.
• Utilize research in the guidance and facilitation of first to fourth year graphic design projects.
• Contribute to the research requirements of the research niche with which the Graphic Design subject group is part of.
• Secure industry and/or community projects for collaboration.
• Organize projects outside of the scope of teaching to enrich the teaching and learning environment for the subject group

Curriculum development :

• Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the journalism subject group across all campuses.

Scholarly work:

• Participation in research projects with colleagues

Study guidance:

• Provide study guidance to graduate students on an honours, and masters level.

Administration and other tasks:

• Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.
• Develop and update study guides.
• Administrate student marks and assessment.
• Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.
• Participate in services related to the life of the School and the community.

Minimum requirements:

• A Master`s degree (NQF level 9) or 4-year honours degree (NQF level 8) with significant industry experience in Graphic Design.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in teaching and learning.
• A minimum of 5 years practical experience as a Graphic designer.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Computer literacy in most recent version of Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, CharacterAnimate; Blender/Cinema 4D/ Maya.
• Proficiency within an Apple MAC Studio environment.
• Experience within higher education environment.
• Experience within industry related environments.

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

• Knowledge of theoretical and practical expertise in terms of graphic design.
• Sound understanding of the broad Graphic design discipline.
• An understanding of the broader visual communications industry.
• Liaise with industry and public as needed.
• Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team player within groups.
• Sound relations with colleagues .
• Able to work independently.
• Strong work ethic.

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Lida Holtzhausen on 0182991645
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304
CLOSING DATE: 27 August 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference willbe given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application wasunsuccessful.