Senior Lecturer

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape invites applications for a permanent full-time position in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to curriculum development.

They will conduct research in Applied Mathematics, with emphasis on Mathematical Biology and Computational Finance, supervise Honours and Masters students, and provide academic leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Evidence of research output in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics.
• Ability to supervise Honours and Masters students.
• Strong teaching ability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; ability to lead curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Engage in learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
• Conduct research and publish in Applied Mathematics, in particular, Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• Undertake supervision of Honours and Masters students.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research publications

Curriculum development

Academic leadership

Supervision of students

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Title of Position

Post Number

971S (A851,0459 and 8021701)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Natural Sciences -> Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

N/A

Location

Closing Date

20/12/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. Led by its commitment to research and engaged teaching, UWC is recognised for its proud history and as an aspirational example of a university shaping developments within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences hosts nine academic departments, a School of Pharmacy and several world-class research institutes and centres. Based on a foundation of internationally-recognised quality research, the faculty is committed to learning and teaching excellence and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the major scientific disciplines as well as a professional degree in Pharmacy.

The Department’s active research programme covers the fields of Algebra, Topology, Coding Theory, Graph Theory, Category Theory, Optimal Control, Numerical Analysis, Computational Finance, Mathematical Biology and Mathematical Physics. Opportunities also exist for inter-departmental collaboration in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Finance, Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics. Our postgraduate cohort comprises Honours, MSc and PhD students in the above research fields. Quality mathematics teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is central to the Department’s mission. The module offering ranges from introductory calculus for underprepared students to second-year, third-year and honours level modules in both pure and applied mathematics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Engage in learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
• Conduct research and publish in Applied Mathematics, in particular, Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• Undertake supervision of Honours and Masters students.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach .
• PhD or equivalent, in the field of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in the field of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, specifically in Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of quality peer-reviewed publications in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, in the field of Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of successful supervision of Honours, Masters students.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student-focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership