PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, research and supervision of postgraduate students; organisational & management tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Teaching and learning:

• Teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students.

2.       Research and Innovation:

• Conduction research and supervision of postgraduate students.

3.       Organisational and Management tasks:

• Assist with management tasks.

·        Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Algebra, Functional Analysis, Topology or Differential Geometry.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Proven research track record.

·        Lecturer:

• A Master of Science degree (NQF level 9) in Algebra, Functional Analysis, Topology or Differential Geometry.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• For a lecturer, the applicant must be registered for a PhD or have an intention to register for PhD
• Membership with the South African Mathematics Society (SAMS) / American Mathematics Society (AMS)

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Latex, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Outlook, Matlab.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Work independently, but also as a team.
• Have good people skills.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.

REMUNERATION:

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; Tel: 018 299 2529

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 27 August 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                         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.