nGAP Lecturer: Visual Communication Design - (7167)

This details all the information about the job posting. Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title Faculty Informatics & Design Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design Campus/ Location District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) Job Type Permanent Occupational Function Number of Positions 1 Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed Advert Closing Date 7/4/2024 Job Purpose This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the StaffingSouth Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) response towards addressing challenges in the SouthAfrican Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff.The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic developmenttrajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; developresearch skills, including scientific publication skills. The new generation of academics programme(nGAP) involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics.Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, withpreference to black and/or women South African citizens. To be eligible for selection for an nGappost, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteriaspecified for the post:- show interest in becoming an academic;- be 40 years or younger;- have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree;- show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoralprogramme; and- be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of theprogramme.The purpose of this post is for the candidate to lecture at Diploma, Advanced Diploma andPostgraduate Diploma in VisualCommunication Design with excellent skill in the entire Adobe suite of software. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience A Master's degree in Visual Communication Design or Graphic Design Be 40 years or younger The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.Recommendations:At least 1 year working experience either in industry or teaching at a tertiary institution. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) yearsof employment Teach subjects at Diploma, Advanced Diploma as required in the programme. (Visual CommunicationDesign, Media Innovation for Visual Communication Design, Visualisation and History and Theory of Design Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department. Participate in curriculum development. Perform student assessment. Participate in research activities. Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department. Participate in work integrated learning and student visitations. Develop and maintain linkages with industry, professional bodies and local and internationalinstitutions of higher education. Assist with marketing and recruitment activities. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department Excellent organizational and planning skills Good presentation skills Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills Adaptability Good Interpersonal skills Continuous learning Strong learner focus Communication and coaching skills Administrative skills Proficiency in English General Information Closing Date: 07 April 2024For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Jabu Makhambi at makhambij@cput.ac.za NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment. Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.We are also the largest university in the province.

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