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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (1 post) - Interior Architecture Programme

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
May 2, 2018

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Sector
Art and Humanities
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

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FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ONE POST)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be required to:

  • Teach at undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels in the programmes of Architecture and Interior Architecture, with a specific focus on Design, Construction Technology and Material Studies;
  • Actively undertake contract research or original research projects that lead to research outcomes/publications;
  • Participate in the Department’s community service programmes;
  • Act as study leader/supervisor for postgraduate students;
  • Assist with administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

  • Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture;
  • Registered or registerable with IID/SACAP (local) / IFI (international) or other comparable international professional council;
  • A minimum of three years’ proven practice experience in the field of Interior Architecture;
  • Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.

Senior Lecturer:

  • PhD in Architecture or Interior Architecture;
  • A relevant PhD and publications record;
  • Registered or registerable with IID/SACAP (local) / IFI (international) or other comparable international professional council;
  • A minimum of three years’ proven practice experience in the field of Interior Architecture;
  • Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.

Associate Professor:

  • PhD in Architecture or Interior Architecture;
  • A publication record in indexed academic journals;
  • Registered or registerable with IID/SACAP (local) / IFI (international) or other comparable international professional council;
  • A minimum of five years’ proven practice experience in the field of Interior Architecture;
  • Experience in lecturing at tertiary level and supervising postgraduate research.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Good language and communication skills;
  • Good computer skills (CAD related);
  • Undertaking to further own academic qualifications and research output. Preference will be given to candidates who have already embarked on or completed PhD studies.

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Evidence of academic writing skills such as publications in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings;
  • Ability to initiate relevant research, or undertake contract research, in the departmental research fields and related aspects of Interior Architecture;
  • Willingness and ability to engage directly with research on taking up office;
  • Experience in or an interest in well-building and resource-efficient design;

 

The Department of Architecture is grounded in an ecosystemic design approach and would welcome candidates with a similar philosophy.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply via the apply online button below.

CLOSING DATE: 2 May 2018

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof Chrisna du Plessis Tel: (012) 420 3778

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 July 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo personal credentials verification.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.

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