Vacancy: Design/Construction Studio Mentors (Part-time Lecturers)

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour. The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

The Department of Architecture has Short-term appointments to assist as Design/Construction Studio Mentors (Part-time Lecturers) in the First Semester of 2026:

Summary of Duties: 

·       Six (6) hours/week principally in on-campus face-to-face engagements in modules identified above. The class activities will be coordinated by the respective Module Lecturers and/or Year Coordinators.

·       Engaging, monitoring, and assessing student academic performance in consultation and support of the Module Lecturers and Year Coordinators.

Application Requirements:

·       A brief CV, including a Cover Letter, with Motivation.

·       A relevant Master’s Degree (M.Arch.)/Proof of Completion of Degree. Certified copy/s required.

·       Certified copy of the applicant’s Identity Document.

·       Minimum two (2) years' practice experience.

·       Portfolio of Own Architectural Work. (10mb max. file size)

Preferential Attributes:

·       Professional Registration.

·       Minimum five (5) years' Practice Experience.

·       Previous demonstrated Experience in Tertiary Education.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 09 January 2026.

Applicants are to forward complete applications, or any queries to Nomtha Sibisi NomthandazoS@dut.ac.za with the subject line “DoA: SM Application_2026_S1”. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates.

DUT reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The remuneration package will be in accordance with the DUT policy on part-time appointments.