Teaching Assistant Design Workshop Wood Techniques German University in Cairo

The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrolls 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.

The faculty seeks a recent graduate interested in deepening their academic profile with specialist craft experience in the field of Wood Techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the workshop supervisor in all aspects of workshop management, thereby expanding the capacity, efficiency and creative profile of the workshops.
• Conduct regular introductory and advanced courses for students according to the schedule and supervise individual student projects.
• Monitor safety and health regulations, plan workshop investments and supervise material purchase.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Experience/skills:

• Motivated to gain experience within an intercultural academic environment and be willing to develop an own profile at the intersection of digital graphic design, 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.
• 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 connect 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:

• A Bachelor's degree in a design related discipline; Proven experience and knowledge within more than one of the following areas: evidence of previous workshop experience, general carpentry techniques (joining, laminating, carving), general experience in carpentry machines, digital 3D modelling techniques (CAD, Rhino etc.)