Lecturer: Visual Art Education, Intermediate Phase, Faculty of Education

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town invites applications for a Lecturer: Visual Art Education in the Intermediate Phase at the Mowbray Campus. The position requires expertise in Visual Art pedagogy and curriculum development for the Intermediate and Foundation Phases.

The successful candidate will teach, supervise practicum students, contribute to research, and participate in academic administration, with a focus on multilingual classroom learning and hybrid delivery models.

Qualifications

• A relevant Master’s degree in Education.
• A teaching qualification relevant to the teaching of Visual Art Education and Visual Art Methodology.
• Visual Art as a major subject at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Visual Art and Methodology in the Intermediate Phase (and Foundation Phase).
• Curriculum development and development of other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration, development, and administration.
• Assessment and quality assurance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Research capability

Multilingual classroom experience

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Teaching qualification for Visual Art Education and Methodology

Visual Art major at undergraduate level

Job description

Lecturer: Visual Art Education, Intermediate Phase, Faculty of Education - (9011)

Job Title

Lecturer: Visual Art Education, Intermediate Phase, Faculty of Education

Faculty

Education

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Intermediate Phase

Campus/ Location

Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

6/11/2026

Job Purpose

Applications are specifically invited for teaching in the field of Visual Art in Education in the Intermediate Phase (and Foundation Phase) department. Candidates with specific skills in the teaching of Visual Art as part of Intermediate Phase Education on the Mowbray Campus are invited.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master’s degree in Education.
• A teaching qualification relevant to the teaching of Visual Art Education and Visual Art Methodology.
• Visual Art as a major subject at undergraduate level.
• Two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level.
• Fluency in English Language.

Recommendations:

• Exposure to academic teaching methodology at tertiary level
• Evidence of competence in research

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Visual Art and Methodology in the Intermediate Phase (and Foundation Phase).
• Curriculum development and development of other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration, development, and administration.
• Assessment and quality assurance.
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms.
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff).
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Ability to align with hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Content and pedagogical content knowledge in Visual Arts.
• Academic administration, development, and administration
• Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong student focus
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management
• Networking with schools and other networks
• Ability to align with hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning)
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Departement

General Information

Closing Date: 06 November 2026

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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