Job Description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to employment equity with the intention to promote representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES LECTURER NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS (NGAP) DIGITAL ARTS SCHOOL OF ARTS PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS REFERENCE NUMBER: A01/2023 The discipline of Digital Arts in the School of Arts on the Pietermaritzburg campus wishes to appoint a permanent lecturer within the Digital Arts programme. This position is an nGAP post. The nGAP program is a Department of Higher Education and Training initiative that xe2x80x98aims to assist with staffing transformation and capacity needs at universities and involves the establishment of permanent academic posts. Successful candidates will participate in a 6-year comprehensive development and induction programme, after which they will continue as regular members of the academic staff. This position requires that the candidate studies for a doctorate, or undertakes post-doctoral work, with reduced teaching responsibilities. These teaching responsibilities will include contributing to three or more of the following areas of study within the practice based Digital Arts: digital design, photography, AR and/or VR art, digital cinema production and editing, 3D modeling, 2D and 3D animation, and multimedia art and design. The successful candidate will also be responsible for contributing to theoretical modules within the programme and should have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of Digital and Contemporary Art and as it pertains to three or more of the above-mentioned Digital Arts practices. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• The candidate must have a Master's degree in Digital Arts or a related discipline, with a

pass mark of at least 70%.

• The candidate must be a South African Citizen.

• The candidate must be 40 years or younger.

• The candidate must show evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at

doctoral level or postdoctoral level.

• The candidate must be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for

the full 6 years of the Ngap programme.

• The candidate must demonstrate technical and theoretical proficiency in three or more

of the abovementioned teaching areas.

• The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in three or more of the following

applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects,

Adobe Animate or ToonBoom, Maya, and Unity.

• A creative portfolio must be submitted with the application.

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The remuneration package offered includes benefits. The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2023. Enquiries regarding the post may be directed to: Ms Mvuyana on email: mvuyanas@ukzn.ac.za Interested candidates must apply here: https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/ZXQdC2RJD6Sx83NQinZ3mn?domain=ukzn.ci.hr