Lecturer, Jewellery Design
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Posted 28 November 2023
Job Details
Job Description
Minimum requirements for Lecturer:
- A completed Masters/M.Tech in Jewellery Design or an associated field.
- At least 3 years lecturing experience at an undergraduate level at a tertiary institution.
Additional Recommendations:
- A research track record (publications/ creative outputs and/or exhibitions).
- Lecturing experience at a University of Technology.
- Lecturing experience with English Second Language students.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- A portfolio of creative work that demonstrates an engagement with jewellery design, adornment arts, or related.
- Familiarity and/or experience with Online Teaching Platforms (Moodle)
- A gemmological background would be an advantage
- CAD/ CAM skills (Rhino 3D)
- Competency in a range of craft skills (such as weaving, ceramics, casting, textiles, beadwork, carving, metal work etc.)
- Industry related engagement and experience.
- A goldsmithing qualification.
- Drawing skills (relating to design, visualisation, problem solving and technical drawing).
- Entrepreneurial and marketing skills (social media, blogging, e-commerce etc.)
- Evidence of an aptitude for team-work and collegiality.
Summary of Duties:
- Teach in areas related to Design, Drawing, Manufacture, History, Theory (Gemmology), and Professional Practice
- Assist in programme and curriculum development at undergraduate and post graduate levels
- Participate in team teaching within the department, across the subjects of Design, Drawing, Manufacture, Theory, and Professional Practice at an undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Undertake academic research and publish/ exhibit on a regular basis.
- Act as a supervisor/ co-supervisor for Postgraduate students.
- Undertake administration and coordination duties assigned by the Head of Department/ Programme Co-ordinator.
Salary
Lecturer: R359 804 – R608 664 p.a. plus benefits
Senior Lecturer: …
Contact Person: G. Govindasamy
Email: sugenp@dut.ac.za and [email protected]
Publication: Internal notice board
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: [email protected].
Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.