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Lecturer, Jewellery Design - DurbanFull job descriptionMinimum 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 advantageCAD/ 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 PracticeAssist in programme and curriculum development at undergraduate and post graduate levelsParticipate in team teaching within the department, across the subjects of Design, Drawing, Manufacture, Theory, and Professional Practice at an undergraduate and postgraduate levelUndertake 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 benefitsSenior Lecturer: Contact Person: G. GovindasamyEmail: sugenp@dut.ac.za and govindag@dut.ac.zaPublication: Internal notice boardPlease 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: careers@dut.ac.za.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.

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