Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Department of Fashion Design offers an undergraduate BA in Fashion Design and a Diploma in Fashion Production. The Department also offers postgraduate programs in Design from Honours to Doctoral levels. The successful incumbent will engage with both undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision in department program offerings. In addition, the successful incumbent is expected to enhance research and annually contribute to accredited research outputs.  

Responsibilities: 
 
  • Discipline-specific teaching in Fashion Design and Fashion Production at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Contribute to the successful design, delivery, and development of curricula within the subject area.
  • Drive industry, outreach, and community engagement projects
  • Coordination and contribution towards integrated teaching and learning
  • Coordination of a year programme and module(s)
  • Perform administrative and other ad hoc duties as required
  • Contribute to accredited publications (textual and/or creative output) as per UJ requirements

Minimum requirements

  • Master’s degree in Fashion Design or evidence that a Master’s degree will be completed within the next year
  • Two years experience teaching patterns and garment construction in a tertiary environment
  • Experience teaching first-year
  • Deep knowledge of textiles construction and fabrication
  • Commitment to contributing to the Department research focus areas and output
  • Evidence of a teaching and learning portfolio demonstrating innovative remote teaching methodologies and a focus on decolonization of the discipline
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Good organizing, planning, and writing skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills that acknowledge different cultural perspectives
  • The ability to work in a team context
  • Problem-solving
  • The ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  • A keenness to investigate and implement new teaching and learning approaches to align with changing circumstances
 
Recommendations:

  • Computer pattern making (i.e. Gerber AccuMark)
  • Versatile skillset relating to design and production
  • Contributions to community outreach and engagement
  
ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Neshane Harvey at (011) 559 1072
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: (HRBP) Ms Helen Chemaly at (011) 559 2956

 

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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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

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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