Lecturer, Photography

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

**Minimum Requirements**:
***Lecturer**
- A completed Master’s degree in Photography or an appropriate associated field. (A PhD would be an advantage.)
- A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level, OR, 3 years’ experience in industry. (A portfolio is needed as evidence of industry work.)

**Additional Recommendations**:

- Comprehensive photographic studio experience is a pre-requisite.
- Be able to create updated, contemporary and innovative content at degree and/or honours level. (Content would include new media platforms in line with 4IR).
- Be able to teach Photographic Theory and Applied Photography at degree and/or honours level.
- A combination of analogue (b/w darkroom processes) and digital photography.
- Must register for doctoral study within three years of appointment.
- Evidence of research or creative output activities (industry commissions if from industry).
- Experience in teaching and learning technologies, including e-learning would be an advantage.
- Experience in teaching English to second-language students.
- Possess a working knowledge of post-production Photography software, such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Possess a working knowledge of DSLR video/multimedia and Adobe Premier Pro.

***Summary of Duties**:

- Register for a PhD within two years of appointment, if not in possession of a PhD.
- Lecture in the Photography Programme at degree and/or honours level.
- Set and mark tests, assignments and portfolios.
- Develop new content/curriculum for the degree and/or honours qualification(s).
- Engage in departmental administration duties.
- Develop materials specific for online learners.
- Participate in individual and/or programme research projects.
- Attend meetings prescribed by the Head of Department.
- Participate in DUT academic life and serve on at least one committee.
- Undertake appropriate duties as assigned by the Programme Co-ordinator/Head of Department.
- Conduct research and publish research outputs or produce creative research outputs.

**Salary: Market related**, plus benefits**

**Status of Position**:Permanent

**Applications should include**:

- 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

Kindly note**:
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment