PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Teaching:

• Teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students.

2.     Research:

• Conducting research and supervision of postgraduate students.

3.     Organisational & management tasks:

• Assist with management tasks.

4.     Social Responsiveness:

• Involvement in community engagement projects; subject specific societies; review of scholarly publications.

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Mathematics with a focus on Functional Analysis, Algebra, Topology, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Differential Geometry, Potential Theory, Approximation Theory, Functional Analytic PDEs & Orthogonal Polynomials.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate students at university level.
• Proven research record.
• Involvement in community engagement projects; subject specific societies; review of scholarly publications.

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) or the American Mathematical Society (AMS).

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Latex, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

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, Tel: 018 299 2569

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

CLOSING DATE: 11 February 2026

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.