JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To contribute to the intellectual life of the Unit and the wider institution. To demonstrate excellence in the development and design of teaching, research and service and to assist with operational supervision and functional direction to technical and support staff.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Organises and delivers specific programmes/courses offered by UTT.
• Provides necessary leadership for successful execution of the instructional process.
• Maintains conformity to curriculum requirements and quality of delivery.
• Provides operational supervision and functional direction to Technical Assistant and support staff.
• Develops course materials, handouts, project assignments and examinations.
• Instructs classes as required to complete courses within the specific time frame.
• Grades and assesses student learning outcomes.
• Delivers training as, and when required.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programmes and makes recommendations for improvements.

Research

• Participates in research conferences and seminars.
• Submits grant applications to support the University's goals in consultation with Programme Head or other Academic Staff and the University's office responsible for grant funding.
• Engages in peer review activities as required.

Service

• Serves as an excellent departmental representative to the University and to the national and international community.
• Participates in the Personal Tutor programme (or acts as a personal tutor, where required).
• Engages in service to the University and/or community/society.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design or related field from an accredited and recognised University/Professional Institution with a minimum of two years' related teaching/research/industry experience.
• OR
• A bachelor's degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Design or related field from an accredited and recognised University/Professional Institution with a minimum of five years' related teaching/research/industry experience.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Knowledge

• Demonstrated theoretical and professional knowledge of the discipline.
• Demonstrated competence with course content.
• Exposure and knowledge of pedagogy; completion of Instructional Training by TLIS will be an asset.
• Knowledge of research methodologies.
• Understanding and use of statistics.

Basic Professional Skill Set

• Basic content expertise.
• Research skills.
• Basic practice / Critical Analytical skills.

Meta Professional Skills (B - Basic Proficiency; P - Proficiency; M - Mastery)

• Instructional Design Skills (P)
• Instructional Delivery Skills (P)
• Instructional Research (B)
• Course Management Skills (B)
• Psychometrics/Statistics (B)
• Public Speaking Skills (B)
• Ability to Develop Learning Outcomes (B)
• Technical/Scientific Writing (B)
• Ability to Communicate Clearly (B)
• Conflict Management (B)
• Group Process / Team Building (B)
• Resource Management (B)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other related software (B)
• Personnel Management (B)
• Service Oriented (B)
• Resource Management (B)
• Effective Interpersonal Skills (B)
• Research Skills (B)
• Compliance with Academic regulations and the University's policies & procedures (P)
• Professional Conduct (P)
• Leadership and decision-making skills (B)