Senior Lecturer: Architectural Technology and Interior Design

SUMMARY:
Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Contribute to the creatio

POSITION INFO:

contribute to community, professional and discipline related engagement; and to be involved in the core functions of the University.

To lecture subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in the Department of Architectural Technology and Interior Design in the School of Architecture Department of Software Engineering and potentially across departments in the school, faculty or institution (depending on the operational needs).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of postgraduate studies, research and innovation, publications and postgraduate supervision.
• Perform academic administration.
• Participate in projects targeted at community service and engagement.
• Incorporate trends regarding learning and teaching to ensure a student-centred learning experience.
• Maintain relevant and up to date learning and teaching material by integrating latest IT/technology trends.
• Ensure that the modules comply with all quality requirements.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess sound knowledge of the theory and application of Architectural Technology.
• Possess sound knowledge of the theory and application of digital platforms, building information systems and architectural production tools.
• Possess sound architectural design knowledge.
• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Architectural Technology and Design.
• Ability to actively engage in and supervise post graduate research.
• Ability to synthesize information to design learning experiences.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences through various media.
• Ability to work well with other members of a department as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• A doctorate degree in Architecture or related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant academic experience in which competency has been gained.

OR

• A master’s degree with professional registration and extensive relevant experience (Five years post-registration).
• Evidence of a research portfolio which must include accredited research output (papers published in accredited journals and subject-specific conference proceedings).
• Track record of successfully completed postgraduate student supervision.
• Sound knowledge in architectural technology and BIM will be an advantage

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.