The University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution

Preference will be given to applicants from the African designated groups.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

LECTURER: DIGITAL ARTS

SCHOOL OF ARTS

PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS REF NO: SOA33/2026

The Discipline of Digital Arts (Pietermaritzburg campus) focuses on digital arts theory and practice at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It includes the following areas of study: animation and moving image studies, digital image making, and new media art.

We invite applications for a 5-month ad-hoc post at the lecturer level to teach digital arts practice in graphic design and digital imaging at the 1st year level. The successful candidate should be well-grounded in arts-based theory and prepared to teach theory at the 2nd level of study. The applicant is expected to assume relevant administrative duties in the program.

Minimum requirements

·       A MA or PhD degree in Digital Arts or an equivalent discipline

·       Evidence of teaching experience in digital arts practice at a tertiary level within the areas of graphic design and digital image making.

·       Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

This appointment will be made in line with the University guidelines/benchmarks, which are available on the University Vacancies website on

http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 July 2026

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form, available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms may be sent to Ms Catherine Murugan:muruganc@ukzn.ac.za. Please state the advert reference number in your subject line.