Lecturer (P8)/ Senior Lecturer (P7): Mathematics at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum Requirement

Lecturer P8

• Masters in Mathematics or Equivalent
• Area of expertise must be Topology or Functional analysis
• Evidence of teaching experience at tertiary level will be an added advantage
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite).

Senior Lecturer P7

• PhD/Doctorate in Mathematics or equivalent qualification
• Area of expertise must be Topology or Functional analysis.
• At least five years relevant experience
• Proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community engagement at tertiary institutions.
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at Masters and/or Doctoral levels
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Recommendation

Lecturer: 

• PhD or progress towards PhD completion
• Proven track record of supervising postgraduate students at Honours level

Senior Lecturer: 

• NRF rating or demonstrate the potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver teaching and learning in undergraduate and post-graduate Mathematics modules.
• The facilitation of an effective teaching situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.

Research

• Supervisor for postgraduate students.
• External examining/moderation and invitations to teach externally.
• Publish research in reputable journals.
• Keep abreast of professional literature.

Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Curriculum Development

Student Academic Development 

Academic Administration

• Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research, SHE, and academic administration functions.

Quality Assurance

• Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Implement appropriate interventions.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of developments within your own field of study and its implications for the teaching/ learning situation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting

• Develop relevant reports as and when required.
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.