SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER P000757
Listing reference: nwu_000022
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: MATHEMATICS & APPLIED MATHEMATICS
POSITION NUMBER: P000757
VACANCY: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A7/A6
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, research and supervision of postgraduate students; organisational & management tasks.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. TEACHING AND LEARNING
· Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
2. RESEARCH
· Conducting research and providing supervision for honours and postgraduate students
3. ORGANISATIONAL & MANAGEMENT TASKS
· Assisting with management tasks
Minimum requirements
LECTURER
· MSc in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics – Lecturer
· 3 years’ experience in Higher education teaching
· 3 years’ experience in Higher education research
SENIOR LECTURER
· Ph.D. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics – Senior Lecturer
· 5 years’ experience in Higher education teaching
· 5 years’ experience in Higher education research
· Experience in postgraduate supervision
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· Membership of Subject societies like SAMS & AMS is desirable
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Good organisational skills
· Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Latex)
· Excellent leadership skills
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments
· of the NWU.
· Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on the interface of Functional analysis with one of the Dynamical systems or Financial Mathematics.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Commitment to collegiality and transformation
· Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
· Ability to function under pressure
· Be an innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ in both teaching and research
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof D Kubayi – 018 299 2569
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 05 JULY 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 JANUARY 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
