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Lecturer: Making & Practice (FADA: Postgraduate School of Architecture)

Advert reference: uj_000821
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 25 November 2022

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Architectural studies at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Johannesburg are offered through the Department of Architecture (DoA) and of the Graduate School of Architecture (GSA).The GSA is the largest graduate school of architecture in Africa and has established itself as a progressive and innovative nexus of architectural training, education and research. The School employs the Unit system for the teaching of its professional Master’s programme and is currently actively developing post-professional Advanced Design Research Master’s offerings (MArch Design, Theory and Practice) together with both traditional and practice-based PhDs and a Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Management. The GSA is seeking to make a new appointment at the Lecturer level to commence in January/February 2023.

Job Description:

We are looking for an exceptionally motivated, qualified and energetic applicant to fulfil the role of Programme Leader in Making and Practice, responsible for shaping, managing and delivering world-class programmes in the area of Architectural Making and Practice. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating learning and research in Professional Practice, broader Creative Practice and in Making (Design Realisation) within the GSA’s primary programme leading to the professional M Arch, the Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Management and supporting the developing Advanced Design Research initiatives, working closely in supporting Unit staff with studies in Making in the context of the professional MArch programme, and collaborating with other Programme Leaders to develop innovative approaches to architectural education, research and practice. The successful applicant must have demonstrated and extensive experience in Professional Architectural practice, knowledge of other forms of creative and intellectual practice and research and significant experience in the conceptualisation, design, design development and implementation of architectural projects. Awareness, experience of and familiarity with both conventional and alternative systems of professional practice. Knowledge of architectural theory and historiography, including familiarity with major contemporary research paradigms including aspects of cultural theory – with specific reference to those directly related to practice and making . We are particularly interested in candidates with specific knowledge or research interest in African, diasporic and post-colonial architectural and broader creative culture, history and theory. You will have experience in teaching and education, - ideally within the Unit System - and research, as well as administrative, managerial and leadership skills.

The applicant will be able to share their vision for contributing to a programme that brings together the different strengths already present in the School, whilst developing new areas of research that are both locally and globally relevant. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to meaningfully contribute to the GSA commitment to both ‘transformative pedagogy’ and ‘transformative practice’ on-going design and research initiatives aimed at finding innovative and intellectually rigorous approaches to the transformation of architectural pedagogy and practice in a developing world context. The applicant will share the responsibility of developing a robust and challenging culture as we seek to build a new generation of African architects and scholars. The pursuit of publication, travel and exhibition opportunities is highly encouraged and actively supported.

Responsibilities:  

• Teach and assess Making and Practice at the Master’s level and other GSA Programmes;
• Lead and teach a GSA Unit
• Contribute actively to research in their specialist field related to Practice and Making
• Contribute to and support the GSA’s Architectural Design Units and Advanced Design Research Units
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate level at the DoA
• Publish research, including the work of your students, using appropriate channels (peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations) as well as exhibitions, new forms of media and speaking engagements;
• Share in the administration and management of the GSA and the wider Faculty;
• Participate in official meetings of the GSA and Faculty;
• Cultivate an active presence as a public intellectual;
• Develop key national and international links and collaborative opportunities;
• Actively contribute to the development and growth of the GSA.

Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Architecture or related discipline
• Extensive Experience in Practice and Making
• An in-depth and current knowledge of architectural practice and design with a particular emphasis on making and fabrication;
• Familiarity and experience with Unit System teaching
• Professional qualification in and/or experience in the practice of architecture;
• A demonstrable research interest and proven research ability (articles, exhibitions, books);
• A record of collegiality, collaboration and initiative;
• Experience of teaching/reviewing at tertiary level;

 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Energy, commitment and passion;
• A strong understanding and practice of contemporary, emerging and 'transformative' design pedagogy, including design research;
• Familiarity with both evidence-based and practice/design-led research;
• A commitment to the racial, gender, cultural and economic transformation of our discipline and profession;
• Excellent communication skills in written, spoken and academic English;
• A specialist knowledge of architecture and design;
• Proven planning and administrative skills;
• Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner;
• Ability to facilitate the teaching of design and theory over a broad spectrum of theories and methodologies;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with people from a wide range of disciplines and to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

 
Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Morongwa Mametse HCM Business Partner on (011) 559 4014 or Prof Mark Raymond on (011) 559 1104

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)

If you have general enquiries regarding the advertised post, please send an e-mail with the subject line being the reference number of the post to vacancies@uj.ac.za
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.