Lecturer In Statistics (V000511) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and/or postgraduate statistics modules and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules. Other duties include the supervision of honours students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Presenting undergraduate and postgraduate statistics modules. Development of new modules.

Research and Innovation

• Supervision of honours students and studying towards a PhD degree/supervision of postgraduate students.

Money stream 3

• Participate in other money stream 3 endeavours, such as the presentation of short courses.

Administration/Management

• Help with administrative and management tasks within the subject group.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Mathematical Statistics or equivalent (NQF level 9).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in teaching undergraduate and honours mathematical statistics courses.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Applicants must be registered for a PhD in Mathematical Statistics or equivalent (NQF level 10).
• Membership with the South African Statistical Association (SASA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Present both undergraduate and postgraduate mathematical statistics modules
• Act as group coordinator for modules with multiple groups.
• Handle large undergraduate classes.
• Supervise honours students.
• Communicate well in English (verbally and in writing).
• Provide guidance with regards to data collection.
• Analyse data using advanced statistical techniques by means of suitable statistical computer packages (such as SAS, R, SPSS and STATISTICA).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Work independently, but also as a team.
• Have very good people skills.
• Professional and ethical behaviour.
• Be able to act as a mentor for junior staff.

REMUNERATION:

• The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

Apply by: 25 August 2026