Department of Visual Communication at TUT invites applications for a Full-Time
Lecturer in Commercial Photography at our Arts Campus. We’re seeking a creative
professional with expertise in photography, strong teaching experience, and the ability
to integrate social media into the curriculum. If you are passionate about teaching both
theory and practice while embracing the future of photography, we want you on our
team!
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully
completed standardized application form available from the university intranet as well as
recently certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with
this instruction will disqualify the candidate. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate
psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Critical Performance Areas
• Teach: Deliver both theoretical and practical photography modules to
first-year through third-year, advanced and postgraduate students,
focusing on core concepts while integrating social media strategies.
• Mentor: Guide students as they develop technical photography skills,
social media portfolios, and an understanding of digital content
creation.
• Create: Develop engaging course material that emphasizes both the art
and business of photography, including lessons on leveraging social
media for professional success.
• Collaborate: Work closely with a team of passionate academics and
industry professionals, contributing to departmental projects,
committees, events and community engagements.
• Innovate: Stay up to date with industry trends in commercial
photography and social media, continually refreshing your curriculum to
reflect these changes.
• Research & Publish: Conduct research in photography and digital
media and contribute to scholarly publications.
Administrative Responsibilities: Manage teaching and learning
administration, including study guides, module content, exams, and

first-year coordination. Engage in industry liaison, community service,
curriculum development, and integration of new technologies, while
contributing to departmental and faculty activities.
Minimum Requirements
1. Academic qualifications
• A minimum NQF Level 9 qualification (Masters) in Photography or a related field
(the undergraduate must be in photography). Completed courses in social media
marketing or digital media strategy are an added advantage.
2. Experience
• At least three years of teaching experience at the tertiary level, with the ability to
teach both theoretical and practical photography modules. Industry experience in
commercial photography, with a portfolio of work.
Knowledge and Skills
• Must be skilled and knowledgeable in commercial photography.
• Candidates should be able to show a professional photographic
portfolio of recent work.
• Advanced computer literacy in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and related
applications and relevant learning management software (LMS)
is essential.
• Strong social media content creation skills, with experience
managing professional photography-related accounts on
platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok and advantage.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection
instruments.

Please send your resume/CV