LECTURER (20%-30% Part time)

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified architect to join their faculty. The role involves providing architectural design feedback to students and engaging in academic activities. Candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree and have at least 5 years of professional experience. Knowledge in sustainable design practices and architectural software is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience post-professional registration required.
• Ability to communicate theoretical and practical instruction effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual and detailed architectural design feedback to students.
• Promote the programmes offered at the institution.

Skills

Registered as a Professional Architect

Communication of design principles

Sustainable design practices

Research skills

Education

M.Arch (Prof) or B.Arch with Masters

Tools

Architectural design software

Job description

Overview

The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold a professionally accredited M.Arch (Prof) degree, or a professionally accredited B.Arch degree and a Masters degree in any related discipline.
• Be registered as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), or eligible for registration, and have at least 5 years of experience post-professional registration.
• Be working in professional practice with a degree of flexibility to the work schedule which allows for participation in academic activities.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate conceptual design principles and application of architectural tectonics and detailing to a wide variety of projects.
• Be able to provide conceptual and detailed architectural design feedback to students, coupling it with theoretical and practical instruction, in a manner that is commensurate to the level of teaching.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to engage with the School, students, and contribute to a positive and rigorous intellectual culture, perform related administrative duties, and generally promote the programmes offered at Wits.

Advantages

• Have a good working knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Be willing to teach a lecture-based course in architectural structures or professional practice.
• Demonstrated research skills, as applied either to design work or to text-based publication.
• Have a passable working knowledge of software typically used in the production of architectural drawings.