The
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of
Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference
will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our
Employment Equity Plan.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
Ad Hoc Lecturer (Digital
Art)
Feb 2026 - June 2026
School of Arts
PMB Campus
REF. NO.: SOA 12/2026
The
Discipline of Digital Arts seeks to appoint a Lecturer on a five-month
contract. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to both
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Digital Arts programme,
across theoretical and practice-based modules. Applicants should demonstrate a
strong grounding in Digital Arts theory as well as proficiency in digital
image-making and production practices.
Minimum
Requirements:
• A
Master’s degree in Digital Arts or a closely related discipline
• A
minimum of one year of tertiary-level teaching or tutoring experience in
Digital Arts (or a related discipline) across both theory and practice-based
modules
•
Strong theoretical grounding in Digital Arts or a related field
•
Experience in postgraduate supervision at Honours level
Skills
and Knowledge Requirements (Essential):
•
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro,
Illustrator and Photoshop
•
Competence in digital cinema production workflows, including editing
•
Ability to teach theoretical content in Animation Studies and Film Studies
•
Broad understanding of Digital Arts history and theory — from early pre-digital
practices to contemporary post-digital technologies and critical approaches
Enquiries and details
regarding this post may be directed to Prof. Michelle Stewart, email: stewartm2@ukzn.ac.za
REMUNERATION: The remuneration offered
will be in accordance with UKZN fixed-term rates of pay.
The closing date for
receipt of applications is Thursday, 11th December 2025
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and CV. The letter must
provide details of the candidate’s fulfilment of each of the minimum
requirements as listed above.
Please
e-mail applications to: Ms Cathy Murugan, School of Arts, PMB Campus. E-mail: muruganc@ukzn.ac.za
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