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Professor/Lecturer – Graphic Design – Interaction Design

Vacancy for: Faculty of Applied Sciences and Arts

Ref Code: II8.1.1

The German University in Cairo invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective September 2025.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Arts enrolls 1,250 students in three design majors: Graphic Design, Product Design and Media Design. GUC (Cairo Campus) invites highly qualified and motivated candidates to fill the following vacancy in the Department of Graphic Design. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities:

The position will focus on developing and teaching visual skills for structuring information specifically for digital applications. The candidate should have previous professional and teaching experience in planning, designing, prototyping, and presenting concepts for digital applications and services for mobile, tablet, and desktop with an emphasis on high quality design skills, understanding of user experience, and visual structuring of information. The candidate will actively promote graduate and undergraduate research and attract third party funded projects in any chosen areas of interest in design.

Experience/Skills:

• Strong background in interface design for mobile applications and responsive web-based solutions with a focus on graphic
layout, typography, and the development of visual language systems.
• Knowledge of modern prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD and Sketch.
• Theoretical background in user-centered research methods and service design.
• Practical background in connected user experiences and user engagement strategies.
• Curiosity to expand perceptions within the design discipline to create a foundation for design-oriented action and thinking.
• Strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding self-directed and responsible design study.
• Understanding of the implications of design practice within social, cultural, economic, scientific or technological contexts.
• Ability to work well with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional experiences, and aesthetic sensibilities.
• Ability to structure and define project goals to promote and motivate positive experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English, the language of instruction.
• Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and motivate.
• An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners to develop joint projects.

Requirements:

Academic titles are assigned to successful candidates based on the highest degree earned, industry experience, and teaching and research experience.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vitae that includes: employment history, a statement of research and teaching interests, a list of publications and projects completed, and the names of at least three referees, a letter of motivation, and online access to a portfolio of their work.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by March 30, 2025.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)