Supervisor – Design Workshop Letterpress Typography

The German University in Cairo invites applications for vacancies to be filled effective September 2026.
The German University in Cairo is an Egyptian private university, established in cooperation with the German State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Education and Research, the Universities of Stuttgart, Ulm, Mannheim, and Tübingen. Situated at the ancient city of Cairo, the GUC’s mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research.
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 Bookbinding workshops in all aspects of workshop management, thereby expanding the capacity, efficiency, and creative profile of the Letterpress Typograhy 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.
- 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.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae including: employment history, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, list of publications and projects undertaken and names of at least three referees, motivational letter and an online access to a portfolio of their work.
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit application before 11th of May 2025.
Academic titles are assigned to successful candidates based on the highest degree earned, industry experience, and teaching and research experience.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@guc.edu.eg)