PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate Mathematics or Applied Mathematics modules, supervision of honours projects; and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 TEACHING

• Teaching of undergraduate students & honours modules

 RESEARCH 

• PhD studies and publication of papers in accredited journals

 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

• Involvement in departmental activities and committees.

 SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Mathematics: PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fractional Calculus, Financial Mathematics,

OR

•  A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Mathematics, Algebra, Topology and Functional Analysis.
• A minimum of two (2) years undergraduate teaching experience.

 KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Knowledge of Latex, Matlab, word & Excel. 

 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Teamwork
• Organisational Skills
• Communication
• Leadership
• Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity)

 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 on 0182992569

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi on 018 389 2457

CLOSING DATE: 26 October 2025                                                                                                           

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.

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