Senior Lecturer, Math & Applied Mathematics — Research & Teaching

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

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.