Professor: Mathematics P001199 (Re-advertisement)

Listing reference: nwu_002940
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 20 August 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
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 OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P001199 VACANCY: PROFESSOR:MATHEMATICS PEROMNES GRADE: A5 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, research and supervision of postgraduate students; organisational & management tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

  • Teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students.

Research

  • Conduction research and supervision of postgraduate students.

Organisational & management tasks

  • Assist with management tasks.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Latex
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Teamwork
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Trustworthiness and ethics (academic integrity)

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Pure Mathematics: Algebra, Algebraic Topology, Linear Algebra, Functional Analysis & Operator Theory or a PhD (NQF Level 10) in Applied Mathematics: PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical systems, Fractional Calculus, Financial Mathematics.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
  • A proven research track record and postgraduate supervision.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

  • Membership with AMS/SAMS/SAMSA.

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 018 299 2569

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Ms. Tirhani Baloyi on 018 285 2037

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                     20 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. 

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