INNOVATION LEAD (ARTS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES) – Midlands State University (MSU)

Vacancy

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in the Arts, Humanities or Film and Theatre.
• A relevant Master’s degree in the Arts, Humanities or Film and Theatre.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in a research and development environment.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) issues is an added advantage.
• The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for innovation in the Arts, Humanities and Film and Theatre.
• Promoting emerging arts and humanities innovations and a culture of disruptive innovation at MSU.
• Providing technical advice on product development and related research and development in Arts, Humanities and Film and Theatre.
• Engaging directly and proactively with academic departments, industry and community to identify MSU’s intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation.
• Identifying appropriate routes to exploit MSU IPs in the Arts, Humanities and Film and Theatre.
• Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialisation opportunities.
• Draft and negotiate arts and creative industries related licenses, collaboration agreements, inter-institutional agreements, and other contracts related to the commercial development of IP with both commercial partners and collaborating institutions.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.