Lecturer - Screen Writing

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AFDA Full time

**Roles and responsibilities**:
Acquire and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the BCW/BA/BCom programmes, participating in onboarding processes and staff training sessions.
Develop an advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of creative writing disciplines.
Conduct research to develop up-to-date lesson plans and lecture content.
Deliver lectures according to timetabled sessions and provide consultations.
Liaise with industry professionals as needed.
Ensure students understand assignments, assessments, and deadlines, guiding them through the term's deliverables.
Participate in quality assurance and enhancement practices.
Attend required marketing activities, consultations, and festivals.
Mentor and supervise students in their writing processes, ensuring project readiness for Afda festivals.
Host table readings and workshops to provide critical feedback to students.

**Key competencies**:
Delivering the majority of the lectures (contact) in the creative writing disciplines.
Evaluate students in formative and summative assessments.
Conducting student consultations and reflective meetings.
Preparing content and lesson plans for each term.
Managing attendance registers and class administration.
Adapting to Afda's curriculum, syllabus, and methodologies.
Adhering and embodying Afda values.
Cooperating with other teaching staff.
Demonstrating excellent time and deadline management skills.
Possessing basic computer skills.
Managing inventory of facilities and equipment.

**Personal attributes**:
Highly developed organisational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Assertive and emotionally intelligent.
Culturally aware and sensitive.
Professional and responsible.
Internally motivated and independent.
Demonstrates loyalty and maintains confidentiality.
Maturity to handle a range of situations.
Honest and trustworthy - committed to high integrity of excellence.
Show initiative and meticulousness.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Willingness to support student development.

**Selection criteria**:
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in the film and entertainment industry with an honours degree or higher.
Established work experience in tertiary education.
**Minimum qualification**: BA honours in creative writing, English, or equivalent field.
Experience in tertiary education or training and development is beneficial.


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