Department of Visual Communication at TUT invites applications for a FullTime Senior Lecturer in Integrated Communication Design at the Arts Campus.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit, together with the CVs, a fully
completed standardised 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.
NB: Please ensure that you attach
• TUT application form for Employment
• CV with recently certified copies of qualifications and ID document
• Score sheet of Senior Lecturer should be completed and portfolio of evidence
attached.
Critical Performance Areas
• Teach: Deliver both theoretical and practical modules engaging studio-based,
modules in Integrated Communication Design.
• Develop, review, and quality assure curricula aligned to national qualification
standards and industry developments.
• Supervise postgraduate projects and research in both academic and advanced
practice streams.
• Provide academic leadership in ICD, mentor staff, and contribute to scholarly
work and publications.
• Lead industry partnerships, work-integrated learning projects, and real-world
design collaborations.
• Innovate and integrate emerging technologies into teaching, learning, and
community engagement.
• Manage academic administration, including module coordination, assessments,
reviews, and programme development.
Minimum Requirements
1. Academic qualifications
• A PhD / D Tech in Graphic Design, Multimedia or a relevant qualification in the
visual arts at NQF Level 10.
• Evidence of advanced practice expertise OR academic research outputs in designrelated fields.
2. Experience
• Minimum three (3) years teaching at lecturing level.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, module coordinator and
assessment design over multiple year levels.
• Proven experience in postgraduate supervision and/or co-supervision.
• A sustained record of research outputs and/or creative outputs over recent years.
• Experience in industry engagement, including live briefs, partnerships or
professional practice integration.

3. Knowledge and Skills
Strong evidence of teaching excellence, including:
• Development of study guides and learning materials.
• Continuous curriculum improvement.
• Alignment with institutional teaching and learning frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to integrate theory and practice, particularly within:
• Contemporary communication design.
• Interdisciplinary or intermedial environments.
• Digital and emerging media.
Proven research capability, including:
• Peer- reviewed publications and/or creative outputs.
• Conference participation and scholarly dissemination.
• Engagement with national and/ or international research networks.
Experience in academic leadership roles, such as:
• Subject or module coordinator.
• Programme development.
• Mentorship of junior staff.
Active participation in academic citizenship, including:
• Committee involvement.
• External moderation and examining.
• Professional or academic bodies.
• Ability to contribute to community, industry and professional engagements,
demonstrating impact beyond the institution.
• Competence in digital platforms, design software and learning management.
• Postgraduate supervision and/or co-supervision experience.

Please send your resume/CV