Vacancy for: FASA

Ref Code: II8.1.2

The German University in Cairo- GUC (Cairo Campus)
Faculty of Applied Science and Arts

The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts invites highly able and motivated applicants in the Product design department, vacancies to be filled by Spring semester (February 2019) or Winter Semester (September 2019).

The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrolls 1,250 students across three design majors: Graphic, Product and Media Design.

Responsibilities:

The position will focus on teaching and experimental research in the field of 3D CAD, Surface Modeling and Visualization for the basic and main product design course program. The applicant should have a teaching and research experience in the area of CAD/Product Design, to be settled at the immediate interface to 3D Rendering, 3D Printing and other prototyping workshops. The learning objective of the students is the self-reliant ability to produce sound data from complex designs that are part of the multidisciplinary practice at the department in order to realize design projects as well as collaborations with other disciplines. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Requirements, experience and skills:

• Academic Title will be assigned to successful applicants based on the highest degree achieved, industrial experience, teaching and research experience.
• Design and technical expertise in working with 3D CAD and Rendering Software.
• Good expertise with Rhinoceros (Surface Modeling) and Solidworks (Solid Modeling), the know-how of parametric Modeling is beneficial.
• Experience with AM and CAM.
• Knowledgeable of 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-organized and responsible design study.
• Understanding of the implications of Design practice within social, cultural, economic, scientific or technological contexts.
• Competence of working well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional training and aesthetic sensibilities.
• Strong competences to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and writing 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.
Applications to be submitted using the below link by referencing posting: #ref Code: II8.1.2

www.guc.edu.eg

Submissions will be reviewed starting on 21^st of December, but applications are welcome until the position is filled
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)