Lecturer (Job ID: 5694) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach and assess Mathematics or Applied Mathematics courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals.
• Obtain research funding from industry, parastatals, and international grands.
• Perform administrative tasks and other department and faculty activities.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree in mathematics or applied mathematics on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of 2 years lecturing experience.
• Experience in the supervision of master’s and PhD students.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).