Lecturer: Experience Design (Part-time)

Location:	Durban
Company:	Varsity College

Direct Reporting Line:
Head: Academic

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Could you be passionate about helping to shape the minds and professional direction of future digital designers? If so, then part-time lecturing could be for you!  Supplement your income, give back to the professional community and join our team of creative solution seekers!

The IIE’s Vega School, Durban campus is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer: Experience Design for the 2024 academic year.

Job Purpose:
Lecturer and academic delivery to ensure students are guided and supported in their learning to achieve module outcomes.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideal: ​

• Honours Degree / Masters in  Digital Design, Multimedia Design or Interaction Design

Alternatively: 

• Honours Degree / Masters in Graphic Design or  Information Design with at least 2 years industry experience as a digital designer

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• ​​​At least 2 years industry experience as a digital designer in a design studio or advertising agency
• A solid foundation in the fundamental elements and formal principles of Visual design are key
• The candidate is required to have a layered portfolio detailing her/his ability to engage with basic to intermediate design challenges

Key Performance Areas:

• Preparation and lecturing as per the Module Guide
• Teaching curriculum outcomes as per contract hours and stipulated per pre agreed timetable
• Briefing students for assignments and providing feedback
• Marking assessments and providing feedback
• Presenting class marks and feedback to the Programme Managers and discuss appropriate interventions for improved student success
• Actively engaging with current trends in teaching and learning strategies within The IIE VEGA environment.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor/Part Time Lecturer position
• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:30
• If you don't receive any feedback from the campus within 3 weeks after advert has closed, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

 The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Posted on 14 May 13:02, Closing date 13 Jul