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Lecturer – Moving Image

Vacancy for: Faculty of Applied Sciences and Arts

Ref Code: II8

The German University in Cairo invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective Mid of January 2025.

The German University in Cairo is an Egyptian Private University, established in cooperation with the German State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Situated at the ancient city of Cairo, the GUC’s mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrolling 1,250 students across three design majors: Graphic, Product and Media Design. The GUC (Cairo Campus) invites highly able and motivated applicants for the following vacancy in the Media Design Department. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and training students in the foundational principles of audiovisual creation, including cinematography, filmmaking, screenwriting, editing, and sound design. Ideal candidates will bring professional experience in media design, filmmaking, or a related field, with a background in teaching at the university level or similar instructional experience.

Experience/skills:

• Solid experience and a proven track record preferably in the following fields:
• Professional expertise: Strong experience and a proven track record, preferably in filmmaking with practical knowledge at least at an introductory level, ideally encompassing all stages: pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Hands-on experience with DSLR filming, setup, and contemporary editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Awareness of current trends and developments in media design and their influence on course content.
• Theoretical expertise: Solid theoretical foundation in various filmmaking genres, including fiction, documentary, and advertising.
• Teaching and practical expertise: Demonstrated teaching and hands-on proficiency across diverse areas in media design, such as filmmaking, scriptwriting, and video editing.
• Strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding a self organized and responsible design study.
• Understanding of the implications of design practice within social, cultural, economic, scientific or technological contexts.
• Ability to work well with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional experience and aesthetic sensibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English, which is the teaching language.
• Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate and motivate effectively.
• An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners towards the development of shared projects.

Requirements:

Academic Title will be assigned to successful applicants based on the highest degree achieved, industrial experience, teaching and research experience.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae including: employment history, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, list of publications and projects undertaken and names of at least three referees, motivational letter and an online access to a portfolio of your work.

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit applications before 15th of December 2024.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)