Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Architectural Technology at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• To contribute to curriculum development and to teach according to a set syllabus while providing support to the department & faculty in pursue of achieving its academic objectives which include: teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake in academic administration, contribute to curriculum development and learning design, conduct research and innovation; engage in work integrated learning, and service-learning activities, and to contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the faculty to enhance learning while promoting entrepreneurship learning in according to the needs of the community.
• To support faculty research initiatives through undertaking research and contributing towards group research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral Degree within the Engineering and the Built Environment, Humanities, Geography or Urban Planning Disciplines (The candidates underpinning Masters Qualification must be a Professional Masters in Architecture/Architectural Technology)
• Pr.Arch registration with SACAP
• At least four (4) years relevant lecturing experience
• Successful supervision of post-graduates to completion
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferencing proceedings

Recommendations:

• At least two (2) years’ professional practice in Architecture
• Excellent Revit, BIM, Adobe Suite and other digital draughting and presentation competencies
• Track record in integrating design and technology in buildings of medium complexity up to medium-rise height.
• Experience in sustainability measures and specification in architectural design and technology
• Certified course(s) with the Green Building Council of South Africa
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in building design & construction in varied built environment context
• Ability to develop a Research Focus Area and aspiration to improvement of qualification
• Internal applications interested in higher level academic positions are also encouraged to apply for ad hominem promotion if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency all applications must satisfy the ad hominem promotion criteria for the relevant academic level

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• A Professional Master’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology (underpinning qualification)
• Eligible for a professional body accreditation with SACAP
• At least two (2) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education

Recommendations:

• At least two (2) years of professional practice in Architecture
• Excellent Revit, BIM, Adobe Suite and other digital draughting and presentation competencies
• Track record in integrating design and technology in buildings of medium complexity up to medium-rise height.
• Experience in sustainability measures and specification in architectural design and technology
• Certified course(s) with the Green Building Council of South Africa
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in building design & construction in varied built environment context
• Ability to develop a Research Focus Area and aspiration to improvement of qualification

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lectures in the field of Architecture and Architectural Technology, particularly in the ‘Design’, ‘Technology’ and ‘Environment’ subject streams in the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Masters in Architectural Technology
• Deliver courses using Blended Learning methodologies at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.
• Operate on Learner Management System (on the official University platform) over a range of courses
• Instruction in Revit and various digital presentation programs
• Participate in curriculum development and learning design
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department (internal and External)
• Participate in research and skills development
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education, new techniques/technologies and research projects
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good organising & planning skills
• Computer skills and adapting to new technologies & digital platforms
• Excellent Revit, BIM and Adobe Suite skills
• Ability to operate various Learning Management Systems, eg Blackboard, and the ability to work in a virtual environment
• Ability to create interactive educational materials and the methodologies employed in Blended Learning
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• A high degree of Adaptability, flexibility and resilience
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High level presentation skills