KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

·        Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.

·        Development of new modules.

Research and Innovation

·        Supervision of honours students and studying towards a PhD degree/supervision of postgraduate students

Statistical Consultation

·        Assist in planning research projects, analysing data, publication of research and review and approve ethics applications.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

The candidate must be able to:

·        Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, PYTHON, SPSS and STATISTICA).

·        Provide guidance with regards to data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

·        Present both undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules.

·        Act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.

·        Handle large undergraduate classes.

·        Supervise honours students.

·        Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing).

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Work independently, but also as a team.

·        Have very good people skills.

·        Professional and ethical behaviour.

·        Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.

·        An MSc degree (NQF Level 9) in Mathematical Statistics or equivalent.

·        Registered for PhD or intention to register for a PhD (NQF Level 10) in Mathematical Statistics or equivalent.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

·        A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and honours courses.

·        A minimum of two (2) years' experience in consultation services or relevant industry projects.

·        Membership with SASA.

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 – 018 299 2569

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

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                             07 June 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.