LECTURER V000496
Listing reference: nwu_001725
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
FACULTY: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: V000496
POSITION: LECTURER
PEROMNES GRADE: A8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and/or postgraduate mathematics modules and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision of honours students
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching:
- Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics modules.
- Development of new modules.
2. Research:
Supervision of honours students and studying towards a PhD degree/supervision of postgraduate students.
3. Organisational & management tasks:
- Help with administrative and management tasks within the subject group.
Minimum requirements
· A Masters of Sciences in Mathematics with Algebra, Topology, Number Theory and Functional Analysis as areas of specialisation.
· The candidate must be registered for a PhD in Pure Mathematics.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· A PhD in Mathematics with Algebra, Topology, Number Theory and Functional Analysis as areas of specialisation.
· SAMS and AMS membership.
· A proven research record.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Latex, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Teamwork.
· Organisational skills.
· Communication.
· Leadership.
· Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity).
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 SC Oukouomi Noutchie, Tel: 016 910 3443
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mrs Vuyi Ramavhulela, Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2023
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.
