Lecturer: Operations Research at Stellenbosch University

Duties        

• Delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Operations Research and Business Analytics.
• Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students at honours and master's level.
• Actively conducting research and publishing in DHET accredited and peer-reviewed journals in an area that will strengthen the research profile of the Department of Logistics.
• Securing research funding.
• Rendering relevant services to the University and the community, including administrative duties and serving on committees.

Job Requirements    

• Undergraduate training in operations research as a major, combined with at least one of the following subjects: mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science.
• Master's degree in Operations Research.
• The ability and desire to complete a PhD in Operations Research.
• An outstanding academic track record: full transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications required.
• At least one peer-reviewed journal article in an international DHET accredited journal.
• Level of experience required at least one of the following:
• Industry experience of at least three years within the private or public sector; or
• Teaching experience of at least one year within Operations Research and Business Analytics.
• The ability to teach in multilingual environment.
• Proven digital literacy, including proficiency with the various Microsoft software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) as well as LaTeX.
• Proven skills in at least two of the following: Python, R, AnyLogic, NetLogo, Optimisation software (i.e. Gurobi, CPLEX, LINGO.

Recommendation    

• Experience in using learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
• An active research interest in an area that will strengthen the research profile of the  Department of Logistics.

Closing Date    16-Mar-2026