Associate Professor in Visual Art

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 3 weeks ago


Port Elizabeth, South Africa HR Genie Full time
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Visual Art at Nelson Mandela University seeks an artist whose practice is rooted in the language of Graphic Design. The ideal candidate has a practice that complements the current Graphic design stream, contributing distinct approaches and concerns. Our priority is for a colleague who expands critical perspectives and conceptual territory and is fluent in contemporary cultural and aesthetic discourses. The new faculty member will teach courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels, supervise MAVA and PhD students, and serve on graduate committees when requested.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Facilitate the learning processes in the department
  • Conduct research and/or contribute creative outputs
  • Perform assessments, curriculum development and administration
  • Play a leadership role in postgraduate research at the Department of Visual Arts
  • Develop and maintain national engagement practices

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrated interest in contributing to a contemporary interdisciplinary setting in an atmosphere of close faculty-student mentoring.
  • A creative practice that expands the departments critical perspectives and conceptual territory as they relate to discourses on decoloniality and the Southern African context..
  • Excellent technical and conceptual expertise in Graphic Design.
  • An active and accelerating record of professional engagement, and industry networks which might include exhibitions, public installations, and print and/or online publications.
  • Conversant in contemporary issues of theory and aesthetics, especially as they relate to Design.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  • Experience in video work will be an added advantage
REQUIREMENTS
  • A relevant Doctoral degree OR, depending on the relevant discipline, a Masters degree and, where appropriate, professional registration.
  • Masters Degree: Normally at least 4-7 years (i.e. extensive) relevant working experience. Where appropriate, this must include an academic related profile.
  • Doctoral Degree: Normally at least 3-7 years relevant working experience. Where appropriate, this must include an academic related profile.

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 22 March 2024.


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