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Vacancy: Part-Time Lecturer in Printmaking (Intaglio Processes)

The Department of Fine Arts, Wits School of Arts, is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a part-time lecturer to deliver an exciting module on Intaglio Printmaking processes for the Second  Year BA Fine Arts Degree. This position offers an opportunity to inspire and guide second year students in their exploration of Intaglio processes (etching, drypoint, aquatint, softground and related processes) as a powerful medium within contemporary art practice.

Course Details:

Module Title: FINA2004A, Fine Arts IVB, Fourth Quarter, Semester 2: Intaglio Printmaking
Duration: One quarter 
Dates: 15 September – 28 October  2025 (with one week in November for examination.)
Total Contract Hours: 105 (Includes contact time, administration, and assessment)
Remuneration: Contingent on qualification and experience

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: A Master’s degree (MA) in a relevant field is required.
Teaching Experience: Applicants should have 1-3 years of teaching or professional experience (or a mix of the above). 

Responsibilities: 

  • Teach and Engage: Introduce all the necessary elements for practical and conceptual processes and for developing a project covering the Intaglio processes.
  • Weekly Lectures and consultations: 10 timetabled hours contact time per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • Studio Processes, consultations, feedback, and guidance that includes sessions with the whole class, working in smaller groups, individual consultations, critique sessions, and hands on work in the Printmaking Studio.
  • Facilitation of final presentations: consideration of final presentation for exhibition, artist print portfolios.
  • Teaching Team: working with the Printmaking Technician and assistants to deliver the course.
  • Administration: Managing the Ulwazi (Canvas e-learning site), prepare briefing documents and course outlines (you will have access to past material), taking register, working with the second-year coordinator in identifying students at risk (where necessary), communicating with students in an appropriate and timeous manner.
  • Assessments: Managing assessments and marking of work-in-progress and final work, to share these assessments, give feedback, and upload marks consistent with university processes.

Areas of Expertise 

Candidates should be proficient in the following skills sets, tools and processes:

  • Intaglio processes (etching, drypoint, aquatint, softeground and related processes)
  • Building  narratives through printmaking
  • Conceptual thinking: ability to discuss and give feedback on conceptual areas of printmaking narratives appropriate for undergraduate level
  • Ability to integrate practical, technical, and conceptual processes to enable holistic outcomes
  • Experience working with and ability to command a large group of 40-45 second year students
  • Historical and Contemporary Context: Understanding the evolution of printmaking as a medium in contemporary art practice


If you are passionate about intaglio printmaking, excited about teaching, and eager to contribute to our vibrant artistic community, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the next generation of artists!


Application Deadline: 

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work to:
info.fineart@wits.ac.za  by the 25 August  2025. 


Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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