Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer (Visual Art), Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Teaching and managing all the Painting modules in both the under and postgraduate programmes in the Department.
- Teach in the Studio Practice modules in the undergraduate and Honours programmes in the Department.
- Supervise / co-supervise Masters-level students
- Contribute to Departmental administration (manage modules, oversee year programmes and fulfil other departmental administrative duties)
- Actively contribute to the Department’s research / artistic profile.
- Must be competent to teach in Undergraduate and Honours Painting modules and
- Undergraduate and Honours Studio Practice modules
- Able to supervise Masters student projects and
- Participate in the Masters Seminars / Critique programmes.
- Present conference papers and
- Write research articles for publication
- Positively contribute to the Department’s national / international standing and reputation
Minimum requirements
- A Masters degree in Fine / Visual Art
- A minimum of four years lecturing / teaching experience
- Teaching of Painting to Honours level is a requirement
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills.
- Excellent teaching skills and good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Enthusiasm and passion for the Visual Arts
- Experience in Artmaking and Research
- Willingness to contribute to Community Engagement and to pursue international links where possible.
- Teaching experience at a Higher Education Institution
- A track record of post-graduate research supervision and publication in the relevant field
- Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
- Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
- Must have an active artmaking / exhibitions profile and/or Curatorial practice
- Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
- Show a willingness to teach modules in the Post Graduate Certificate in Education program for prospective teachers.
- Registration for PhD or interest in further study will be considered an advantage.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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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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