Lecturer in Media and Graphic Design (JB4254)
Location: Overport, Durban
Salary: Market Related
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Degree in Graphic Design or BTECH in Graphic Design.
Proficiency in software including InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Animation.
1-3 years previous lecturing experience is essential.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
Proven teaching portfolio demonstrating student support and success.
Minimum of 1 year’s lecturing experience required, with 3 or more years’ experience preferred.
Possession of specialist knowledge and technical skills in the subject discipline to develop teaching programs and materials and provide learning support.
Active participation in professional academic development, including awareness of regulatory body requirements, quality councils, institutional standards, and policies.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
A lecturer is responsible for facilitating student learning through interactive classroom teaching that promotes student engagement and supports the student learning experience. Lecturers are required to promote student success through initiatives that see improved student retention and throughput rates. As a subject matter expert, a lecturer needs to keep abreast of developments in their subject area and is also required to assure the quality of the delivery of the subject content, assessment, and relevancy of the learning material such that the learning outcomes are achieved.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Lecturing: Facilitate Student Learning through Engagement
Student support, consultation, retention & success
Assessments: setting, marking & moderation
Study material: prep, review, and upgrade
Academic Development
Integrated Quality Assurance
