Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor : Department of Mathematical Stati[...]

UFS, Bloemfontein; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a qualified Lecturer with a PhD in Mathematical Statistics or related fields. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducting research, and supervising student projects. Candidates should have a strong record of research publications and experience in statistical analysis using tools like R, SAS, or Python. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in research and teaching.

Qualifications

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, or related fields required.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate research students essential.
• National recognition for expertise and research leadership desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
• Supervise master's and PhD students.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Good communication skills

Research publications

Supervision experience

Education

PhD in Mathematical Statistics or related field

Master’s degree in Mathematical Statistics or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Duties and responsibilities :

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Supervise master's and PhD students.
• Conduct research and publish it in accredited journals.
• Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry.
• Participate in community projects.
• Recruit postgraduate students.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent Job Requirements :

Lecturer

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related degree in Statistical or Actuarial Sciences (for a permanent appointment).

Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related degree in Statistical or Actuarial Sciences (contract appointment : five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related degree in Statistical or Actuarial Sciences MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).

Proven experience in presentation of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related degree in Statistical or Actuarial Sciences.

Experience in presentation of paper / posters at national scholarly conferences or industry conferences.

National recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

Experience in supervision of research (e.g. graduated master’s degree students).

A research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

Active membership of a relevant national or international scholarly society.

Associate Professor

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related degree in Statistical or Actuarial Sciences.

Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.

Experience in presentation of research papers at national conferences.

Reviewer of quality international journals.

National recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.

An NRF rating of at least C3 or other evidence of peer-reviewed status.

Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.

A sizeable research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.

Serve as a member of a national scholarly society, with high engagement.

Professor

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related degree in Statistical or Actuarial Sciences.

Experience as external examiner for master's and doctoral students.

Act as editorial board member of high-quality international / ISI / IBSS journals.

International recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g. regularly serves as a reviewer for international / ISI / IBSS journals).

A NRF rating of at least C2 or C1 or equivalent status.

Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's and preferably graduated doctoral students.

Experience in delivering keynote addresses or workshops at national scholarly conferences.

Serve as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, with high engagement.

Experience in statistical analysis for complex data using R, SAS, Python, or other industry tools of similar marketability.

Teaching experience at tertiary institution level.

Good communication and social skills.

upervision experience.