Lecturer (Faculty of Science: Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to lecture, coordinate, assess and tutor large undergraduate (service) modules in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Must be active in research in any field of Mathematics or Applied mathematics that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
• Must be able to develop course material for Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics modules required in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
• Must contribute to departmental outreach and community engagement programmes.
• Must be able to perform other academic or administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department.

Minimum requirements

• At least an MSc degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and currently registered for a PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• A minimum of 1 year experience lecturing undergraduate Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics modules.
• Competent to lecture any topic in Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics to undergraduate programmes.
• Evidence of research output or proof of registration for PhD.
• Lecturing honours level Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics modules.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. an abridged teaching evaluation or portfolio.
• Strong commitment to good teaching and research.
• Sound communication skills in English.

Recommendations:

• PhD degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Two or more years' of teaching experience at University level.
• Research specialization that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
• Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
• NRF Rating would be an added advantage.
• Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Able to teach large groups (± 150 students).