Lecturer in Statistics (V002608)
Listing reference: nwu_000052
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: As per level of appointment and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V002608
VACANCY: LECTURER IN STATISTICS
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
We are searching for an experienced statistician to join our team on the Vanderbijlpark campus. The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and/or postgraduate statistics modules, and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision of honours students
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning
· Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.
· Development of new modules.
2. Research
· Supervision of honours students and studying towards a PhD degree/supervision of postgraduate students Administration and Management
· Help with administrative and management tasks within the subject group.
3. Money stream 3
· Participate in other money stream 3 endeavours, such as the presentation of short courses.
4. Administration/Management
· Help with administrative and management tasks within the subject group
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 David Kubayi on 016 910 3443
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Montsheng.tsatsane@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 16 JULY 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 September or as soon as possible
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.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· MSc in Mathematical Statistics or Equivalent
· Three (3) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and honours courses
· Three (3) years’ experience with the administration of large class groups.
· Proven publication track record/Studying for a PhD
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Membership of South African Statistical Association or other Statistics bodies is desirable.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The candidate must be able to:
· Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA)
· Provide guidance with regards to data collection
· Present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules
· Act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups
· Handle large undergraduate classes
· Supervise honours students
· Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing)
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Work independently, but also as a team.
· Have very good people skills.
· Professional and ethical behaviour.
· Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.
