Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Fine Art (Sculpture)

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: FINE ART (Sculpture)

Michaelis School of Fine Art

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

The Michaelis School of Fine Art (MSFA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is internationally recognised as one of Africa's foremost institutions for the study of fine art. The School seeks to appoint a new member of staff who would be able to teach and research in sculpture and related practices.

The School recognises the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary art and we welcome applicants who will engage with emerging trends and innovations in contemporary fine art practice. The School seeks to appoint at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level.

REQUIREMENTS AT LECTURER LEVEL:

• A master’s degree in fine art.
• Advanced technical and conceptual understanding of various traditional and contemporary sculpture techniques and practices with the ability to teach in these areas.
• Experience in woodworking, metalworking, installation, ceramics, and casting processes are essential. 
• At least three years of teaching, supervision and administrative experience at university level.
• An emerging research and exhibition profile as well as other evidence attesting to an active research capacity and understanding of contemporary art and contemporary sculptural practice.

ADVANTAGEOUS AT LECTURER LEVEL:

• Experience in computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM).

REQUIREMENTS AT SENIOR LECTURER LEVEL:

• A master’s degree in fine art.
• Advanced technical and conceptual understanding of various traditional and contemporary sculpture techniques and practices with the ability to teach in these areas.
• Experience in woodworking, metalworking, installation, ceramics, and casting processes are essential.
• At least five years of teaching, successful postgraduate supervision and administrative track record at university level.
• An established national research and exhibition profile as well as other evidence attesting to an active research capacity and understanding of contemporary art and contemporary sculptural practice.

ADVANTAGEOUS AT SENIOR LECTURER LEVEL:

• A PhD.
• Experience in computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM).
• An emerging international research and exhibition profile.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in all years and supervising postgraduate research
• Curriculum planning
• Contributing to teaching development, teaching administration and research at the School
• Contributing to the teaching across disciplines as required
• Managing the running of workshops and workshop staff
• Contributing to socially responsive initiatives at the School

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026 are as follows

Lecturer level: R 974 126

Senior Lecturer level:  R1 207 358

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs site to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A portfolio of research (publications, curations, exhibitions) in a single pdf not larger than 10 MB.
• Hyperlinks to relevant research outputs.
• Three referees which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Any inquiries for this position are to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan at [email protected] or 021 650 3469. Please do not send or submit job application/CV via this e-mail.

Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and may be required to undergo competency assessments.

To find out more about the School please visit MSFA website

Website:   https://humanities.uct.ac.za/

Reference number:          ID       1351

Closing date:  4 June 2026        

Equity Sentence:

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The University reserves the right to extend the closing date for applications if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment.