Interior Design and Decor Lecturer

Role summary
- and finishing material, spatial and experiential discipline of interior design, in producing a design strategy. The appointee would also be contributing to cross-disciplinary projects in innovation and teaching.
The applicant will be able to share their vision for contributing to a programme that brings together the different strengths already present in the Academy, whilst developing new areas of research that are both locally and globally relevant.
Role profile
This role profile is indicative, not prescriptive, and the balance of duties will be in accordance with the contract of employment.

**Principal duties and responsibilities**:
Teaching and learning support
Design, develop and deliver a range of modules (sometimes for entirely new qualifications) at various levels.
Design and maintain virtual learning content and environments.
Review course content and materials, updating it continuously.
Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the Academy and department.
Teach and assess software, theory, and practical outcomes at the diploma level
Contribute to the administration, management, development and growth of the department and the wider Academy.
Participate in official meetings of the professional body, department, and Academy.
Cultivate an active presence as a public intellectual.
Liaison and networking
Engage in internal networks for example by chairing and participating in Academy subcommittees.
Ascertain external networks for example with external examiners and assessors.
Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
Teamwork

Contribute towards department within areas of responsibility, to ensure that the academic structure work together.
Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making
Resolve problems affecting the delivery of qualification within own educational programme and in accordance with regulations.
Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of own educational programme.
Support in decision making which have an impact on other related curricula.
Strategic development of new courses or appropriate areas of activity and contributing to the development of such ideas.
Planning and managing resources
Responsible for the delivery of own module outcomes, in accordance with regulations.
Contribute through the team within which you are a member of to the overall management of the department in areas such as budget management and business planning.
Be involved through various routes in departmental level strategic planning and contribute to the Institution’s strategic planning processes.
Plan and deliver research, consultancy, or similar modules within the constraints of resources available.
Contribute to the management of quality, audit, and other external assessments.
Balance the pressures of teaching, research and administrative demands and competing deadlines.

**Competencies and behavioural attributes**:
Energy, commitment, and passion.
A strong understanding and practice of industry requirements.
Excellent communication skills in written, verbal, and academic English and Afrikaans.
A specialist knowledge of design and décor.
Proven meticulous planning and administrative skills.
Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional approach.
Ability to facilitate the teaching of software, theory, and practical over a broad spectrum of ideas and practices.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with people from a wide range of disciplines and to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Depending on area of work (e.g., laboratories, workshops, studios) may be expected to take responsibility for conducting risk assessments and reducing hazards.
Expertise
Professional qualification in and/or experience in the practice of design and décor.
A record of collegiality, collaboration, and teaching initiative at tertiary level.

**Minimum qualification requirement**:
National diploma/degree in interior design obtained from an accredited Educational Institute
AutoCAD/Revit and Adobe suites proficiency would be adventitious
Previous involvement with educational training/assessment could be to the applicant’s advantage