Supervisor - Workshop Letterpress Typography

6 days ago


مصر, Egypt German University in Cairo Full time

Supervisor - Design Workshop Letterpress Typography

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 enrolls 1,250 students across three design majors: Graphic, Product and Media Design. The Design Workshops are an interdisciplinary department and are an important resource, where students conduct experiments, realize assignments, create design prototypes, and participate in research.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with the workshops Illustration Techniques and Bookbinding in all aspects of workshop management, thereby expanding the capacity, efficiency and creative profile of the workshop letterpress typography.
- Conduct regular introductory and advanced courses for students according to the schedule and supervise individual student projects.
- Monitor safety and health regulations, plan workshop investments and supervise material purchase.
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Experience/skills:

- A creative professional and design graduate with experience in academic teaching or a specialist craft.
- Motivated to gain experience within an intercultural academic environment and be willing to develop an own profile at the intersection of digital graphic design, craft and technology.
- Knowledgeable about current and future approaches within the field of workshops related to design. Interest in the training needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Ability to work well with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional experience and aesthetic sensibilities.
- Ability to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences.
- An interest in supporting and conducting research activities in the workshops and connect them to design.
- 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**:
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.


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