nGAP Lecturer, Video Technology at Durban University of Technology

Video Technology

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Television, Film or Media Studies and MUST be ready to pursue Doctoral qualification within the minimum time permitted
• Must have a score 70 % and above for the Masters degree
• Candidate who is a member of a recognized professional body will be given preference

Additional Requirements to the Above: 

• Teach theories, history and business of film and television
• At least 3 years’ experience in the field of professional television or film production would be an advantage. 

Summary of duties:

• Work routinely towards completing a doctoral degree.
• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Video Technology students at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning, and research.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online mediums.
• Become involved in community engagement projects.
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.

Conditions of Employment:

In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

• Commit to full participation in the 6 year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
• Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment. Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research load.
• Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor and mentor.
• Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
• Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated to me through the nGAP.
• Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
• Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he have been offered before accepting such funding.
• Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year programme, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.
• Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where applicable.
• Costs associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development.
• Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAUF-Development Programme.
• Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the nGAP.
• Any conference/international mobility costs paid by the nGAP and,
• 10% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.