Job Description

Department of Fine Art & Jewellery Design

Lecturer (Jewellery Design)

Ref: JL29

Minimum requirements:

A completed Masters/M. Tech in Jewellery Design & Manufacture (Visual Arts) or an appropriate associated field. However, a candidate with a Doctorate degree will be given preference. 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 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) CAD/CAM basic skills (Rhino 3D) Bench experience in jewellery manufacturing is preferred, but a goldsmith certificate is not required. Competency in a range of art/craft skills (such as weaving, ceramics, casting, textiles, beadwork, carving, metal work etc.) Industry related engagement and experience. Drawing skills (relating to design, visualisation, problem solving and technical drawing). Entrepreneurial and marketing skills (social media, blogging, e-commerce etc.)

Summary of Duties:

Lecture in the undergraduate program of Jewellery Design and Manufacture while contributing to postgraduate learning. Facilitate skills development, particularly in jewellery-specific technology and manufacturing. Facilitate the integration of design and drawing with manufacturing processes in the curriculum. Facilitate/implement interdisciplinary practice that links design theory and practice in the curriculum.

Contact Person:

G Govindasamy

Email Address:

careers@dut.ac.za

Status

of Position:

Permanent

Applications should include:

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the

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tab - @careers) A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields) Covering letter. Certified copies of all academic records and certificates Current contact information of referees No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded. Please 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


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