CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Department of Media and Communication at Nelson Mandela University is seeking to expand its media skills base in the field of digital animation. In this regard, the department is looking for an Associate Lecturer to facilitate the teaching and learning process for undergraduate and postgraduate students, to engage in scholarly activities including research, accredited publication, conference presentations, and academic engagement, and to produce creative outputs.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Associate Lecturer

This equity post will require the successful candidate to:

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours) level.
• Research and publish in accredited publications.
• Produce creative media outputs.
• Support academic programmes and the academic discipline.
• Undertake engagement activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and enhancement.
• Maintain industry partnerships and networks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Associate Lecturer

• Experience in undergraduate teaching and supervision.
• Sound knowledge of the discipline of media studies, with a specialization in digital animation (practical and theoretical competency). Related competency in film production will be an advantage.
• Emerging research productivity both through accredited and creative outputs.
• Willingness to participate in engagement activities, drawing on the discipline.
• Participate in Departmental and/or School and/or Faculty activities.
• Engage in further postgraduate study (Masters and PhD qualifications)

REQUIREMENTS

Associate Lecturer

• An Honours (but preferably a Masters) Degree in Media Studies or a cognate discipline with a specialisation in 2D Animation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Animation software programmes
• At least 1 year of experience in undergraduate and Honours teaching and supervision.
• At least 1 year of 2D Animation industry experience (please provide a portfolio of evidence in this regard).
• Potential to teach and supervise at postgraduate level (Masters and PhD).

• Evidence of academic and/or community engagement.

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (21 February 2022).

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.