PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The School of Communication at the NWU (Potchefstroom Campus) has one vacancy for a Junior Lecturer (in a one year fixed term appointment) in the vibrant and dynamic field of Graphic design with specialisation in Design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

1)      Relevant degree or 4-year honours degree with significant industry experience

2)      The ability to teach and develop Multimedia Design modules, from first to fourth year level

3)      The ability to utilise research in the guidance and facilitation of first to fourth year graphic design projects

4)      Knowledge of theoretical and practical expertise in terms of graphic design

5)      An understanding of the broader visual communications industry

6)      Computer literacy in most recent version of Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Character Animate; Blender/Cinema 4D/ Maya

7)      Proficiency in motion graphics, interaction design and videography.

8)      Proficiency within an Apple MAC Studio environment

9)      The ability to liaise with industry and public as needed

10)    The ability to secure industry and/or community projects for collaboration

11)    The ability to organise projects outside of the scope of teaching in order to enrich the teaching and learning environment for the subject group

12)    Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU

Curriculum development:

1)      Contribute to curricular revision to reflect the latest trends in the field, and to build and expand the subject group.

Scholarly work:

1)      Participation in research projects with colleagues.

Study guidance:

1)    Provide study guidance support to students on in their final year of study

Administration and other tasks:

1)     Responsible for all administrative tasks with regards to the above.

2)      Study guide development and update.

3)      Student marks and assessment.

4)      Share responsibility for committee and department assignments as required.

5)      Participate in services related to the life of the School and the community.

·         Four-year degree/ Honours Degree in Graphic Design with a special interest/specialising in motion graphics and interaction design

·         Experience in teaching and learning Undergraduate & Postgraduate students with Four-year degree/ Honours degree in Graphic design

·         Practical experience as a Graphic designer demonstrated through a Portfolio of Evidence (must be included with application)

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)

·         Within higher education

·         Within industry related environments

·         Sound understanding of the broad Graphic design discipline, Motion Graphics and Interaction Design

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

·         Team player within groups

·         Sound relations with colleagues

·         Able to work independently

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                             Prof L Holtzhausen on 018 299 1645

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:         Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                05 December 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                                     1 January 2025

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.