Cairo, Egypt
Latin and Arabic type design instructor
at German University in Cairo
The German University in Cairo is hiring a Latin and Arabic type design instructor to join its faculty in Cairo, Egypt.
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, and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Cairo, the Arab/German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Universities of Stuttgart, Ulm, Mannheim, and Tübingen. 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 Graphic Design Department. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Responsibilities
The position will focus on teaching the students how to develop and create both Arabic and Latin typefaces from sketching to digitizing. The applicant should have previous experience in Arabic and Latin type design, calligraphy, lettering, type setting, and Glyphs software. FontLab software, Typography and Layout experience would be an asset.
Experience/skills:
- knowledgeable about current and future approaches within the field of design
- curiosity to widen the perception within the design discipline and thus create a foundation for design oriented actions and mindsets
- strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding a self organised 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
- ability to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences
- 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
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 their work.
Academic titles are assigned to successful candidates based on the highest degree earned, industry experience, and teaching and research experience.
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit application before 5 August 2025.