Lecturer - Interior Architecture Programme: Department of Architecture - 25087

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME

LECTURER (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to:

• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the programmes of Architecture and Interior Architecture .
• Participate in the Departments community service programmes.
• Act as study leader /supervisor for postgraduate students as necessary.
• Assist with administrative duties as determined by the HoD.
• Conduct appropriate research and publish research outputs.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional Master's degree in Architecture OR Architecture with extensive practicde in interior architecture.
• A minimum of three (3) years practice experience in the field of interior architecture.
• Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Advanced digital skills (e.g BIM, Revit, InDesign).
• Good language and communication skills.
• Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Evidence of academic writing skills such as publications in conference proceedings, books or a publication record in internationally indexed academic journals.
• Ability to initiate relevant research, or undertake contract research, in the Departmental research fields.
• Willingness and ability to engage directly with research on taking up office.
• Experience in or an interest in Well-building and/or resource efficient design.

The Department of Architecture is grounded in an ecosystemic design approach and would welcome candidates with a similar philosophy.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV, including portfolio of work
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact
• Self-evaluation/ personal statement responding to the post requirements

CLOSING DATE: 8 June 2023

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES (relating to post content): Prof Chrisna du Plessis Tel: (012) 420 3778

ENQUIRIES (application related): Mrs A Segeri, Tel: (012) 420 2100

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.