Ngap Lecturer: Visual Communication Design

Faculty- Informatics & Design- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) - Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 1/12/2024- Job PurposeThis post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff. The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills. The new generation of academics programme (nGAP) involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens. To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post: - show interest in becoming an academic; - be 40 years or younger; - have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree; - show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme; and - be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme. - Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- Master’s degree in Visual Communication Design or Graphic Design - Be 40 years or younger **Recommendations**: At least 1 year working experience either in industry or teaching at a tertiary institution. **Important Notice** 3 months of taking up the nGap appointment and to completing the Doctorate within 5 years of appointment. - Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment - Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department. - Participate in curriculum development. - Perform student assessment. - Participate in research activities. - Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department. - Participate in work integrated learning and student visitations. - Develop and maintain linkages with industry, professional bodies and local and international institutions of higher education. - Assist with marketing and recruitment activities. - Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department - Competencies- Excellent organizational and planning skills - Good presentation skills - Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills - Adaptability - Good Interpersonal skills - Continuous learning - Strong learner focus - Communication and coaching skills - Administrative skills - Proficiency in English - General InformationClosing Date: 01 December 2024 **NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.** - The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.