Lecturer (Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture: Department of Architecture)
Position Summary
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Present design studios, construction, and theory lectures and workshops at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Assess students and administer the modules.
- Assist with curriculum development, module- coordination, and administration in modules.
- Actively undertake research and creative productions that lead to research outcomes/publications.
- Participate in community engagement programs and projects.
- Assist with administrative duties as determined by the Head of the Department or the Executive Dean.
- Initiate, develop, and support research within the staff body.
- Programme administration via the online platforms to the faculty.
Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree in architecture or relevant design discipline
- At least three years of proven practice experience in the built environment or three years of lecturing experience at the tertiary level.
- Relevant discipline- based knowledge/experience.
- Evidence of participation in curriculum innovation and education
- Good language and communication skills
- Good computer and graphic skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel; CAD: Revit: Rhino
- Potential to become an academic of high standing.
- Academic writing skills as evidenced by publications in relevant journals or participation in conference proceedings and production of creative outputs.
- Team player and collegial
- Willingness and ability to engage directly with research upon taking up office.
- Registration with SACAP
- Ability to relate teaching to research and creative practice or work and vice versa.
- Experience or ability to work within the strategic objectives of the university.
- Experience or ability to work with the concepts of Decolonisation and 4IR.
- Familiarity with online learning platforms/ blended learning tools.
- Involvement with Community engagement
- Interest to begin the PhD process upon appointment
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.
