Cairo, Egypt
Head of department
at German University in Cairo
The German University in Cairo is hiring a head of department for Design Workshops to join its staff in Cairo.
The German University in Cairo invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective September 2024.
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 in the ancient city of Cairo, the GUC’s mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research.
The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrols 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:
- manage the Design Workshop department which contains the units Wood, Ceramics, Moulding, Modelmaking/Rapid Prototyping, Illustration Techniques, Letterpress Typography and Bookbinding
- collaborate with the workshop units in all aspects of workshop management, thereby expanding the capacity, efficiency and creative profile of the Design Workshop department
- monitor safety and health regulations, plan workshop investments and supervise the material purchase
- prepare requests for investments and create proposals for the strategic development of the workshops in alignment with the faculty management
- initiate contacts with suppliers and industry, optimize existing workshops and arrange maintenance needed
- share knowledge and facilitate the teaching and training needs of students and staff
Experience/skills:
- passion and interest in a variety of the craft and techniques related to Graphic, Media and Product Design
- curiosity to widen the perception within the respective craft discipline and thus create a foundation for design-oriented actions and mindsets
- motivated to gain experience within an intercultural academic environment and willing to develop their own profile at the intersection of 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
- hands-on manager with substantial professional and organizational experience; training in a craft or study of a design-related discipline and a connection to design are a plus
- 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 connecting 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
The 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, a list of publications and projects undertaken and names of at least three referees, a motivational letter and online access to a portfolio of their work via the button below.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For best consideration, submit applications before 13 May 2024.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department ([email protected])