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Supervisor – Design Workshop Bookbinding

Vacancy for: Faculty of Applied Sciences and Arts

Ref Code: II8.4.3

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 programs: Graphic Design, Product Design and Media Design. The Design Workshops are an interdisciplinary department and a fundamental part of the faculty. They provide an introduction to basic craft skills and are an important resource where students conduct experiments, realize assignments, create design prototypes and participate in research.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Printing Techniques and Letterpress Typography workshops in all aspects of workshop management, thereby expanding the capacity, efficiency, and creative profile of the Bookbinding workshop.
• Conduct regular introductory and advanced courses for students according to schedule and supervise individual student projects.
• Monitor health and safety regulations, plan workshop investments, and oversee the purchase of materials.

Experience/Skills:
• A creative professional and design graduate with experience in academic teaching or a specialized craft.
• Knowledge of current and future approaches to bookbinding and book design, traditional and innovative binding techniques, folding techniques, and packaging design.
• Knowledge of the theory of bookbinding and the technicalities of paper materials.
• Ability to experiment and work with different materials.
• Motivated to gain experience in an intercultural academic environment and willing to develop an own profile at the intersection of digital graphic design, craft and technology.
• Knowledge of current and future design approaches.
• 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)