Digital Media Design Program Lead

General Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to assist with the delivery of courses in the Creative Arts program in addition to contributing and engaging with the University’s international agenda and Validation related work. Other duties will include marking of Studio projects and reports, Assignments, Tutorials as well as performance of any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Associate Dean of Creative Arts.

The post holder will also experiment with new interactive technologies (for example, augmented and virtual reality), creating web-based content (web-design, smartphone applications etc.), becoming experts in designing user experiences (interface layout, interface navigation, visual communication, branding), creating environment responsive public installations (projection mapping, multi-screen presentations) and creating augmented and virtual reality applications.

Exploring a combination of various digital mediums, platforms and skills, this degree has an emphasis on employability and strong industry links to keep the course up-to-date and relevant, build connections, and shape students into tomorrow's professionals

Duties:

1) Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.

2) Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.

3) Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts.

4) Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

5) Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

6) Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading the current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

7) Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

8) Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

9) Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

10) Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings

11) Supervise undergraduate teaching, internship, and research work.

12) Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.

13) Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

14) Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

15) Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

16) Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

17) Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

18) Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

19) Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

20) Perform administrative duties such as serving as programme lead.

21) Act as advisers to student organizations.

22) Participate in campus and community events.

23) Act as a personal tutor