The Department of Interior Design and Décor seeks to appoint an outstanding person with a keen interest in teaching Interior Design. Someone who can make an efficient and lasting impact to the academic and creative life of the Academy. It is fundamental that candidates have good understanding of the structural- and finishing material, spatial and experiential discipline of Interior Design, in producing a design strategy.
The appointee would also be contributing to cross-disciplinary projects in innovation and teaching.
The applicant will be able to share their vision for contributing to a programme that brings together the different strengths already present in the Academy, whilst developing new areas of research that are both locally and globally relevant.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and learning support
Module development and delivery: Design, develop, and deliver modules across levels, including new qualifications, while ensuring compliance with SAQA, CHE, and Academy standards.
Digital learning and course updates: Create and maintain virtual learning environments and continuously review and update course content.
Effective teaching techniques: Implement innovative teaching methods and materials to engage students and foster understanding and enthusiasm.
Practical and software instruction: Teach and assess practical skills, software proficiency, and theoretical knowledge at the Diploma level.
Departmental and public engagement: Contribute to departmental administration, participate in professional meetings, and actively engage as a public intellectual.
Planning and managing resources
Module delivery: Responsible for designing and delivering module outcomes in compliance with regulations.
Departmental contribution: Support departmental management, including budget planning, business strategies, and team collaboration.
Strategic planning: Participate in departmental and institutional strategic planning initiatives.
Research and resource management: Plan and deliver research or consultancy modules effectively within available resources.
Quality and time management: Ensure quality standards are met while balancing teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.
Competencies and behavioural attributes
Passion and industry expertise: Energy, commitment, and a deep understanding of design and décor practice.
Communication skills: Proficiency in written, verbal, and academic English and Afrikaans, ensuring effective interaction.
Teaching proficiency: Capability to teach software, theory, and practical applications across diverse design concept.
Student development: Ability to monitor student performance, provide constructive feedback, and coach professionalism.
Collaboration and planning: Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork in multicultural settings and meticulous planning/administrative abilities.
Expertise
Required to be an externally recognised authority in the subject area.
In-depth understanding of own specialisation to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding both within the field, or through application, with a particular emphasis on software, technical knowledge, and design.
A record of companionship and cooperation between colleagues who share responsibility and teaching initiative at tertiary level.
Liaison and networking
Involve in internal networks for example by chairing and participating in Academy subcommittees. Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
Ascertain external networks for example with external moderators, or suppliers and manufacturers for Design Talks.
Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making.
Resolve problems affecting the delivery of qualification within own educational programme and in accordance with regulations.
Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of own educational programme.
Support in decision making which have an impact on other related curricula.
Strategic development of new courses or appropriate areas of activity and contributing to the development of such ideas.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
A sound track record of Interior Design industry engagement.
National Diploma / Degree obtained from an accredited Educational Institute.
AutoCAD / Revit comprehensive knowledge required. Adobe suites proficiency would be adventitious.
Previous involvement with educational training / assessment could be to the applicant’s advantage.
Requirements
A sound track record of Interior Design industry engagement.
National Diploma / Degree obtained from an accredited Educational Institute.
AutoCAD / Revit comprehensive knowledge required. Adobe suites proficiency would be adventitious.
Previous involvement with educational training / assessment could be to the applicant’s advantage.
Expertise
Required to be an externally recognized authority in the subject area.
In-depth understanding of own specialisation to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding both within the field, or through application, with a particular emphasis on software, technical knowledge, and design.
A record of companionship and cooperation between colleagues who share responsibility and teaching initiative at tertiary level.
Please click on the email link below to submit your
application and CV to Elmarie Grobler
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Established in 1989 by members of the kitchen industry, the Kitchen Specialists Association is a non-profit company managed by regional committees in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape and overseen by a national committee.
The Gauteng Institute for Architecture is one of the oldest architectural organizations in South Africa, founded in 1900 as the Transvaal Institute of Architects. We are a voluntary association affiliated to the South African Institute of Architects and endorsed by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession.
Our Mission: To serve our members’ interests, promote a better built environment and a greater awareness of Architecture.
The IID is the only professional body representing the Interior Design industry in South Africa. Serving the needs of registered, practicing interior architecture, interior design and interior decorating professionals as well as education institutions and suppliers that provide services to the interior design industry.
