Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (X2 Posts) - Mathematics Education

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Witwatersrand is seeking dynamic, research-active individuals for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions in Mathematics Education. Successful candidates will contribute to teaching and supervising research, enhancing our reputation through high-quality education and impactful research activities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to engage in impactful research

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching high school mathematics or undergraduate courses.
• Evidence of research output through publications.
• Ability to coordinate courses and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach BEd-level mathematics courses including Functions, Geometry, Calculus.
• Supervise Honours, Masters, and PhD student research projects.
• Coordinate and manage course administration.

Skills

Mathematics content knowledge

Research potential

Supervision of research projects

Education

PhD in Mathematics Education or Mathematics

Job description

Location Johannesburg,ZA

Organization Name Mathematics Education - Wits School of Education

Department Description

The Division of Mathematics Education in the School of Education at the University of the Witwatersrand invites applications for two positions at the level of Lecturer and/or Senior Lecturer.

Renowned for its outstanding contributions to mathematics education, the Division comprises a team of expert teacher educators engaged in impactful, high-quality research. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Brief Description

We seek dynamic, research-active individuals to join our vibrant academic community and contribute to our growing local and international reputation.

LECTURER

•A PhD in Mathematics Education or Mathematics

•A strong foundation in mathematics content knowledge to competently teach most of the following BEd-level courses:

- Functions, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Discrete Mathematics, and Linear Algebra.

- Evidence (e.g., academic transcripts or teaching experience) of having studied or taught undergraduate mathematics content courses.

•A minimum of three years' experience teaching mathematics at high school level or tutoring undergraduate mathematics content courses.

•Ability to teach both mathematics education and undergraduate mathematics content courses.

•Evidence of research potential or output (e.g., publications).

•Ability to supervise research projects at Honours, Masters, and PhD levels.

•Teaching most of the listed mathematics content courses at BEd and Honours levels.

•Teaching mathematics methodology courses in the Senior Phase and FET Phase, including PGCE.

•Teaching mathematics education courses at Honours and Masters levels.

•Supervising Honours, Masters, and PhD student research projects.

•Supervising students on Teaching Experience.

•Course coordination and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

•Representing the Division on School committees.

SENIOR LECTURER

•A PhD in Mathematics Education or Mathematics

•A strong background in mathematics content knowledge (same content areas as for Lecturer).

•A recognised teaching qualification and at least three years’ experience teaching both mathematics content and mathematics education at tertiary level.

•Proven experience in supervising postgraduate research, including successful completion of Masters students.

•Evidence of securing external research funding.

•Demonstrated participation and presentations at regional and international mathematics education conferences.

•Teaching most of the listed mathematics content courses at BEd and Honours levels.

•Teaching mathematics methodology courses in the Senior Phase and FET Phase, including PGCE.

•Teaching mathematics education and educational research courses at Honours and Masters level.

•Supervising Honours, Masters, and PhD student research projects.

•Supervising students on Teaching Experience.

•Course coordination and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

•Representing the Division on School committees.

Additional Information:

Advantages: Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date for Applications: 26th June 2025

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How To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of motivation - clearly indicating which position you are applying for, detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (incl. e-mail addresses).

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/”Apply for a job”

External applicants are invited to apply, by registering a profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application.

*The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits-university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20-%20Employment%20Equity.pdf

NB: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please note that only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.

The University reserves the right to verify all information provided by candidates and to verify credit standing. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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