Jobs

Lecturer/Instructor – Product Design – Foundation/Furniture and Lighting Design

Vacancy for: Applied Sciences and Arts

Ref Code: II8.4

The GUC invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective February 2027.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrolling 1,200 students across three design majors: Graphic, Product and Media Design. The GUC (Cairo Campus) invites highly able and motivated applicants for the following vacancies. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research.

Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching and research within the Product Design Department, with a focus on one of the following areas:

1. Product Design Foundations
• Teach the basic skills necessary for ideation and exploration of form structure and problem-solving techniques in two- and three-dimensional design.
• Introduce students to aesthetic fundamentals, form-making processes, and ergonomics.
• Guide students through the design process using experimentation, research, and the translation of design concepts into tangible outcomes.
• Contribute to design research, develop a research cluster, and supervise master's theses.

2. Furniture and Lighting Design
• Teach the multiple aspects of furniture and lighting design through practice-oriented projects that address current issues in culture and society.
• Guide students through the design process using experimentation, research, and the translation of design concepts into tangible outcomes.
• Encourage independent design thinking to create designs that consider factors such as users, the environment, ergonomics, and social values.
• Combine craftsman/practical skills as well as theoretical/conceptual skills within the wide field of furniture and lighting design.
• Contribute to design research, develop a research cluster, and supervise master's theses.

Experience/Skills:
• Knowledge of current and future design approaches.
• Curiosity to expand perceptions within the design discipline and lay the groundwork for design-oriented action and thinking.
• Strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding self-directed 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 experiences, and aesthetic sensibilities.
• Ability to structure and define project goals to promote and motivate positive experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English, the language of instruction.
• Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and motivate.
• An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners to develop joint projects.

Requirements:
Academic titles are assigned to successful candidates based on the highest degree earned, industry experience, and teaching and research experience.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vitae that includes: employment history, a statement of research and teaching interests, a list of publications and projects completed, and the names of at least three referees, a letter of motivation, and online access to a portfolio of their work.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted submitted by 19 Nov. 2026.

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