*Senior Lecturer/Lecturer*
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*Recruiter :* University of Johannesburg*REF:* A/1401-VO-FAD-17 Advert
Details
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*Recruiter:*
University of Johannesburg
*Updated on:*
2014-02-05 12:07:27
*Start Date:*
2014-02-05
*End Date:*
2014-02-19
*AA/EE:*
Applicable
*Employment Type:*
Permanent
*Location:*
Johannesburg
*Available:*
ASAP
*Category:*
Academic
*Offer:*
Market Related
*Reporting To:*
Head of Department
*Positions:*
1
*Division / Faculty:*
Art, Design & Architecture
*Contract Duration:*
*Department / Sub-Division:*
Multimedia
*Grade:*
SL
*Campus:*
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
*Additional Campuses:*
Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
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Introduction...
*Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: History and Theory of Art and Design*
The Faculty seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer who will be
responsible primarily for teaching and co-ordinating the
cross-disciplinary, undergraduate theory course in the Faculty, while
contributing actively to the Faculty's research output, and undertaking
supervision of postgraduate students. Candidates with a proven research
record and expertise in teaching related to visual culture and theory,
broadly defined, are invited to apply.
Job Specification...
*The incumbent will be expected to: *
· Teach and assess history and theory of design at undergraduate
level.
· Contribute actively to research in his/her specialist field
related to art and/or design history and theory.
· Publish research using appropriate channels, including
peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
· Coordinate and develop curriculum material for the relevant
modules across the Faculty.
· Share in the administration and management of the Department and
relevant courses.
· Participate in official meetings of the Department and Faculty.
· Participate in University-linked community development projects
and/or have an active presence as a public intellectual, where appropriate.
· Supervise postgraduate students.
Minimum Requirements...
A *Master's degree* in a relevant discipline (e.g. Art History, Design
History, Cultural Studies, Visual Art) is required at *both levels.* To be
considered for *Senior Lecturer*, a doctoral qualification or *substantial
progress* towards the completion of such a qualification is necessary.
· An in-depth and current knowledge of art and design history and
theory.
· Experience as a researcher with evidence of published output in
peer-reviewed journals and/or collaborations in peer-reviewed, funded
projects.
· A record of collegiality, collaboration and a comprehensive
understanding of research methodologies.
· At least three years' teaching experience at tertiary level.
*Competencies:*
· Excellent communication skills in academic English.
· A specialist knowledge of art and design research.
· Proven planning and administration skills.
· Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide
critical feedback in an objective and professional manner.
· Ability to facilitate the teaching of art and design theory over
a broad spectrum of theories and methodologies.
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with people from a wide range of disciplines and to work
effectively in a
multicultural environment.
· Proven teaching ability and competence, including supervision of
postgraduate students.
*Recommendations*
· An NRF rating.
· A strong understanding and practice of contemporary and emerging
design methodologies and practices.
· Familiarity with both evidence-based and practice-led research
principles and methodologies.
* Enquiries (Job Content Only) *
Mr. Marc Edwards
Phone Number: +27115591029
To submit your application for the above-mentioned post, please register
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attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof
of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and a list of
accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Disclaimer
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and
proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to
providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and
those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As
necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right
not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not
received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date,
you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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*Regards,*
*Angus Donald **Campbell*
Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, FADA, University of
Johannesburg & Partner, Global Innoversity for MetroFood/MetroAgInnoversity
Department of Industrial Design; Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
(FADA); University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road Campus, +27 11 559 1390;
+27 76 509 3275;
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Global Innoversity for Metro Food/Metro Ag; http://metroaginnoversity.org/
www.angusdonaldcampbell.com
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