Lecturer in Foundation Courses in Graphic Design

Graphic Design Department

The German University in Cairo invites applications for the following vacancy to be filled during the academic year 2014/2015.

Lecturer in Foundation Courses in Graphic Design

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Position Description:
The German University in Cairo is looking for a full time highly able and motivated applicant wishing to join the Graphic Design Department. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching that is broad-based in Graphic Design, specialism in the following disciplines; typography, information design, corporate identity, interactive design, editorial and book design.

The successful candidate will have a particular responsibility to develop the foundation courses within the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Arts, Graphic Design Department. The foundation courses include the theory and practice of visual communication, drawing, and graphic design software skills.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold an internationally recognised Masters degree or German diploma in a related area.Minimum 5 years' practical experience and 3 years' teaching experience.Updated knowledge of current and future issues within the field of design education-excellence in research, scholarship, design or creative practice.Competence of working well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional training and aesthetic sensibilities.Understanding of the implications of design practice in relationship to broader social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological forces.Ability to develop and nurture students' design abilities according to project- and environmental properties.Strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding a self organized and responsible design study.Strong competences to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences.Curiosity to widen the perception within the design discipline and thus create a foundation for design oriented actions and mindsets.Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate and motivate effectively.An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners towards the development of shared projects and initiatives.

The German University in Cairo is an Egyptian Private University, established in cooperation with the German State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Cairo, the Arab/German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Universities of Stuttgart, Ulm, Mannheim, and Tübingen. Situated at the ancient city of Cairo, the GUC’s mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae including employment history, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, list of publications and projects undertaken and names of at least three referees. Applications to be submitted online through the GUC website via the Apply button below.

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit applications by 26th of December, 2013.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)

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