Lecturer: UX Design (Part Time)

Vega School; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Part-Time Lecturer in Experience Design for the upcoming semester. The role requires a solid foundation in digital and UX design, alongside relevant qualifications. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and a passion for customer service, with a layered portfolio showcasing their design capabilities. This part-time role aligns with the institution's commitment to providing quality higher education.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have an Honours or Master's degree in a relevant design field.
• Alternatively, an NQF 8 or higher qualification in Higher Education.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in UX or Interaction Design.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing Experience Design for the second semester.
• Engaging with intermediate design challenges through lectures.
• Proactively managing work in teaching environments.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Work Management

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Honours or Master’s Degree in Digital Design

Undergraduate qualification in a relevant design field

Honours or Master’s Degree in Information Design or Digital Arts

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: Academic

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Vega, Durban Campus has a vacancy for a Part-Time Lecturer in Experience Design for the second semester of the 2025 academic year.

Competencies Required

• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Passion for customer service
• Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
• Organisational and time management skills
  
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Ideal - Honours or Master’s Degree in Digital Design, Multimedia Design or Interaction Design.
• Alternatively:
  
  

Undergraduate qualification in a relevant design field, and an NQF 8 or higher qualification in Higher Education.

OR

Honours or Master’s Degree in Information Design or Digital Arts with at least 3 years’ experienceas a UX designer.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years industry experience as a digital, UX or Interaction Designer. A solid foundation in web design, and UX design is key. The candidate is required to have a layered portfolio demonstrating her/his ability to engage with intermediate design challenges and his/her experience and knowledge of the skills listed above.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor (part-time) role
  
  

Working Hours

• Lectures take place Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17: 30 – specific days and times depend on the timetable for the specific module(s)
  
  

Salary

• Hourly rate commensurate with experience and hours worked.
  
  

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
  
  

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The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.