Lecturer in Graphic Design - (A632.2) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide teaching, research, community engagement, and administration in Graphic Design.

Key Performance Areas:

• Leadership: The provision of some leadership at the module level.
• Teaching & Learning: The provision of Leadership in teaching & learning and the provision of relevant, up to date course, using modern and appropriate pedagogies.

Research:

• The provision of leadership in research at a School level.
• Research and the production of accredited research outputs.
• Postgraduate supervision and the graduate of Master's and Doctoral students in the minimum time.
• Engagement: Engagement and leadership in engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Graphic Design.
• Progress towards obtaining a Doctoral qualification in Graphic Design.

Experience:

• Some experience of lecturing in a university.
• Evidence of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and invited presentations at national and international conferences.
• A record of postgraduate supervision at Honours and Master's levels.
• Evidence of application of disciplinary/professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of the external community.
• Participation in and leadership of learned societies.

Key Competencies

Knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline:

• Understanding of principles of leadership and management at discipline level.
• Good interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and teaching skills.
• Understanding of the role of the University in Engagement and an ability to lead engagement activities in teaching or research.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
• Good understanding of the role of the University in Engagement.
• Ability to teach online.

Closing Date

• 23/11/2025