Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (One Position) - Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics -[...]

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mathematics. Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conducting research, and supervising students. Candidates must have a PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and some teaching experience. An interest in applied mathematics is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to community engagement and departmental administration.

Qualifications

• PhD-degree in Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics (or completion by interview time).
• Some teaching experience in a tertiary environment.
• Substantial teaching experience for Senior Lecturer position.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Conducting research leading to publication.
• Supervising postgraduate students.
• Participating in departmental administration.
• Engaging with the community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Interest in applied and numerical analysis

Knowledge in ordinary and partial differential equations

Experience in postgraduate student supervision

Education

PhD in Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics

Job description

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (One Position) - Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 24, 2025

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Responsibilities

• Lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield and / or Groenkloof Campuses;
• Conducting research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas including Mathematics of Finance) that leads to publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervising postgraduate students;
• Participating in departmental administration;
• Participating in community engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer :

• A PhD-degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics (or a PhD to be completed by the time of the interviews);
• Some teaching experience in a tertiary environment.

Senior Lecturer (Same as for Lecturer, plus) :

• Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels;
• Potential to be established as an independent researcher in the near future based on a recent body of work.

Added Advantages and Preferences

Lecturer :

• Research experience based on a recent body of work beyond the PhD thesis;
• Substantial teaching experience in a tertiary environment;
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong interest in applied and numerical analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamical systems, or mathematical modelling.

Senior Lecturer :

• Evidence of excellence in teaching at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels;
• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students;
• Established as an independent researcher based on a recent body of work;
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong interest in applied and numerical analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamical systems, or mathematical modelling.