Graphics Design Lecturer (Contract) (Potchefstroom)

IT – Designer
North West – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic Academic Institute seeks a forward-thinking Graphics Design Lecturer to fill an Independent Contractor role in Potchefstroom. You will lecture Humanities-related modules while assisting with administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department. Applicants will require a Honours Degree in Graphics Design (a Master’s will be beneficial), with suitable lecturing work experience with the necessary knowledge of Higher Education practices and processes and relevant research experience.
 
DUTIES:
Modules to be lectured – Applied Colour & Design, Visual Literacy, Typography, Drawing, Communication Design, Motion Graphics, Digital Design, 3D Animation, Copywriting, Web Design, Advanced Drawing & Illustration, Professional Practice
  • Lecturing.
  • General Administration.
  • Set and mark assessments.
  • Preparation of notes and additional study materials.
  • Quality Assurance.
  • Management of At-risk students.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • Honours Degree in Graphics Design. (Master’s would be advantageous)
 
Experience/Skills –
  • Relevant lecturing experience.
  • Necessary knowledge of Higher Education practices and processes.
  • Relevant research experience.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Initiative and responsibility.
  • Constructive teamwork, relations and networking.
  • Influence.
  • Analysis and judgement.
  • Innovation and change.
  • Systematic approach (planning and organising).
  • Steadiness (emotional tenacity). 
  • Communication. 

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