Lecturer - Visual Arts

Job description

STADIO Higher Education is looking for a Lecturer - Visual Arts (Fixed Term Contract)

Key responsibilities

• Lecture contact learning students in the following modules:
• Visual Imaging Studies 3 (DIP371),
• Graphic Design and Typography 2 (GDT371),
• Interactive Creation (ICR152) &
• Project-Based Simulation (PBS152)
• Complete grading for all the modules.
• Conduct internal moderation for the below-mentioned modules.
• Provide academic support to students.
• Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to the modules.
• Participate in institutional research projects.
• Fulfil all reasonably expected administrative functions relating to the position and as requested by the relevant line manager.
• Undertake scholarly activities to continuously improve teaching and learning.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 2–3 years of lecturing experience at a tertiary education institution.
•  Demonstrated ability to teach multiple modules/subjects, such as:Graphic Design, Typography, Web Design, Interactive Design (UI/UX), Front-end Web Development, and HTML & CSS. Competency in the following software is required Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, Wix, Web flow, Capcut/Clipchamp (or any other online video editing platform), and Canva.
• Experience in grading, and moderation of academic work.
• Proven track record of curriculum delivery and student engagement in a higher education environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to facilitate both contact learning and blended learning environments.
• Proficiency in academic administration, including grading, moderation, and report writing.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
• Minimum Honours or equivalent NQF 8 qualifications in a relevant Visual Arts discipline (e.g., Graphic Web Design or related field).

Skills and competencies
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal and professional attributes:
• Deep subject knowledge and passion for Graphic (Print and Digital) & Web Design education.
• Upholds ethical standards in teaching, assessment, and student interaction.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Embraces new pedagogical methods, technologies, and research trends.
• Works effectively within diverse academic teams and contributes to institutional goals.
• Flexible and responsive to different learning contexts and student needs.
• Capable of guiding students in personal and academic development.
• Appreciates and respects diversity in a multicultural academic environment.
• Handles workload pressures with professionalism and maintains high standards of performance.
• Sound teaching and assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning
   platforms. Experience with CANVAS LMS and MS Suite for productivity preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Availability to work on Saturdays for school events and Open Days.

Posted on 23 Apr 15:25, Closing date 3 May