Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.
According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial.” These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.
The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all it’s people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS.
Department of Visual Communication Design
Minimum Requirements:
Lecturer
- A completed Master’s or PhD degree in Graphic Design or an appropriate associated field.
- A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary level OR 3 years' experience in a relevant associated professional field.
Additional Recommendations:
- If successful at Master’s level: Be willing to complete a Doctorate within five years of appointment in an appropriate field of Graphic Design.
- Evidence of research or creative output activities.
- Teaching experience at a University of Technology.
- Experience in innovative teaching and learning technologies, including e-learning.
- Experience in teaching English second language students.
- Have an understanding and experience in critical writing.
- Possess a working knowledge of Graphic Design related software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud programmes.
- Have advertising and packaging knowledge and be equipped to lecture both theory and practical modules within the department.
- Possess professional industry experience in advertising, graphic design, or art direction that is reflected in a design portfolio.
- Have experience in traditional and digital graphic techniques.
Summary of Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach in the Graphic Design Programme.
- Set and mark tests, assignments and portfolios.
- Develop learning materials.
- Engage in administration duties.
- Assist with curriculum development.
- Develop materials specific for online learners.
- Participate in individual and/or programme research projects.
- Attend meetings prescribed by the Head of Department
- Undertake duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator/Head of Department.
Salary: Market related plus benefits
Contact Person: G Govindasamy
Applications should include:
o A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
o A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
o Covering letter.
o Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
o Current contact information of referees
o No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
o Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
Applicants must complete this Application for Employment form and submit it together with the CV, ID and qualifications, quoting the Post/Ref number they are applying for to: govindag@dut.ac.za
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”