Academic Navigator (Lecturer): Game Art (Part-Time)

Location:	Cape Town
Company:	Varsity College

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’s Vega, Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a Part-Time Academic Navigator (Lecturer) for the second semester in the following module:

• Game Art 1B and 2B

Job Purpose:

• Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare for lectures based on provided content
• Supplement content with own expertise
• Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours
• Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback
• Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed
• Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success
• Provide content feedback
• Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideally:

• NQF 8 qualification in a design field, such as Multimedia Design, Game Design or Digital Arts with experience in 3D character animation

Alternatively: 

• An NQF-level 8 qualification in a related field or in education with an undergrad in a design field, such as Multimedia Design, Game Design or Digital Arts with experience in 3D character animation
• Undergraduate qualifications will be considered in conjunction with relevant experience

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• ​​At least 3 years lecturing and/ or work experience as a 3D digital animator
• A layered portfolio demonstrating 3D animation skills is required. Proficient knowledge and skill of industry standard 3D animation software such as 3DS Max and MudBox and/or ZBrush and of game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine is a prerequisite

Working Hours: 

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17: 00- subject to position

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 

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

Posted on 26 Jun 10:50, Closing date 19 Jul