Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Mathematics

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University invites applications for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mathematics at the Stellenbosch Campus. The department covers Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, with active research and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Successful candidates will conduct research, supervise postgraduate students, and contribute to teaching and curriculum development in Mathematics. Excellent English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or a closely related field.
• Evidence of recent research in an area strengthening the Mathematics Division.
• Proven publication record and conference talks.

Responsibilities

• Actively research and publish in peer-reviewed journals to strengthen the research profile.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
• Teach and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematics modules.
• Secure research funding.
• Participate in departmental and faculty activities as required.

Skills

Excellent English (verbal and written)

Teaching experience at tertiary level

Education

PhD in mathematics or closely related field

Job description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Science

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics Division

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Mathematics

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. NW08/388/0926

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) consists of three divisions: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.

The Mathematics Division is responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Mathematics. Currently the Mathematics Division' s research areas include Algebra, Category Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Functional Analysis, Geometry, Logic, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory, Topology and Bio-Mathematics.

Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe

Departement Wiskundige Wetenskappe

Afdeling Wiskunde

Senior Lektoraat/Lektoraat: Wiskunde

(Stellenbosch-kampus)

Verw. NW08/388/0926

Die Departement Wiskundige Wetenskappe in die Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) bestaan uit drie afdelings: Wiskunde, Toegepaste Wiskunde en Rekenaarwetenskap. Die Afdeling Wiskunde is vir die onderrig van voorgraadse en nagraadse Wiskunde-modules verantwoordelik. Tans is die Afdeling Wiskunde se navorsingsgebiede Algebra, Kategorieteorie, Diskrete Wiskunde, Funksionaalanalise, Meetkunde, Logika, Wiskundige Fisika, Getalteorie, Topologie en Biowiskunde.

• Actively researching and publishing in peer-reviewed journals in an area that will strengthen the research profile of the Mathematics Division.
• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students.
• Teaching and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics modules in science and other programmes.
• Securing research funding.
• Participating in academically relevant departmental and faculty activities, as required.
• Aktiewe navorsing en publikasie in eweknie-beoordeelde vaktydskrifte op 'n vakgebied wat die navorsingsprofiel van die Afdeling Wiskunde sal versterk.
• Werwing en studieleiding van nagraadse studente.
• Onderrig en koördinering van voorgraadse en nagraadse wiskunde-modules in natuurwetenskapsprogramme en ander programme.
• Werwing van navorsingsfinansiering.
• Deelname aan akademies tersaaklike departementele en fakulteitswerksaamhede, soos nodig.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

For Appointment As Senior Lecturer

• PhD in mathematics or a closely related field.
• Evidence of recent research experience in an area that will strengthen the research profile of the Mathematics Division. Preference will be given to candidates working in analysis.
• A growing research publication record in peer-reviewed journals and talks at national and international conferences.
• Proven experience and commitment to teaching mathematics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Successful postgraduate supervision or co-supervision, at least on master's level.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

For Appointment As Lecturer

• PhD (completed or submitted) in mathematics or a closely related field.
• An active research interest in an area that will strengthen the research profile of the Mathematics Division. Preference wil be given to candidates working in analysis.
• Evidence of research output in peer-reviewed journals or conference talks.
• Teaching experience in mathematics (as lecturer, or teaching assistant/tutor at tertiary level).
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Vir Aanstelling As Senior Lektoraat

• PhD in wiskunde of 'n naverwante vakgebied.
• Bewys van onlangse navorsingservaring op 'n vakgebied wat die navorsingsprofiel van die Afdeling Wiskunde sal versterk. Voorkeur sal gegee word aan kandidate wat in analise werk.
• Groeiende navorsingspublikasierekord by eweknie-beoordeelde vaktydskrifte en aanbiedings by nasionale en internasionale konferensies.
• Bewese ervaring in en toewyding aan die onderrig van wiskunde op voorgraadse en nagraadse vlak.
• Suksesvolle nagraadse studieleiding of mede-studieleiding, op minstens meestersvlak.
• Uitstekende mondelinge en skriftelike vaardighede in Engels.

Vir Aanstelling As Lektoraat

• PhD (afgehandel of ingedien) in wiskunde of 'n naverwante vakgebied.
• Aktiewe navorsingsbelangstelling in 'n vakgebied wat die navorsingsprofiel van die Afdeling Wiskunde sal versterk. Voorkeur sal gegee word aan kandidate wat in analise werk.
• Bewese navorsingsuitsette in eweknie-beoordeelde vaktydskrifte of konferensie-aanbiedings.
• Onderrigervaring in wiskunde (as lektor, of as onderrigassistent/tutor op tersiêre vlak).
• Uitstekende mondelinge en skriftelike vaardighede in Engels.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Postdoctoral research experience in academia.
• Experience in lecturing at tertiary level.
• Nadoktorale navorsingservaring in die akademie.
• Onderrigervaring op tersiêre vlak.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries about this post: Prof Gareth Boxall on 021 808 3282, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Navrae oor hierdie pos: Prof Gareth Boxall by 021 808 3282, or at [e-mail]

Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by [e-mail]

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