Lecturer M000168 at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate Mathematics or Applied Mathematics modules, supervision of honours projects; and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 TEACHING

• Teaching of undergraduate students & honours modules

 RESEARCH 

• PhD studies and publication of papers in accredited journals

 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

• Involvement in departmental activities and committees.

 SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS

• Involvement in community engagement projects; subject-specific societies, and external moderation

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Mathematics: PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fractional Calculus, Financial Mathematics,

OR

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Mathematics, Algebra, Topology and Functional Analysis.
• A minimum of two (2) years undergraduate teaching experience.

 KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Knowledge of Latex, Matlab, word & Excel. 

 KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork
• Organisational Skills
• Communication
• Leadership
• Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity)

Apply by: 26 October 2025