Senior Lecturer(1399) at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate for Senior Lecturer in Statistics/Data Science in the Department of Statistics and Population Studies will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Statistics/Data Science.
• Conduct research and publish on topics related to Statistics/Data Science.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision specialising in industry directed research.
• Provide academic leadership.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community/industry engagement and outreach.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD Statistics or Data Science or Mathematical Statistics.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in the field of Statistics or Data Science.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications, in the field of Statistics, Applied Statistics or Data Science or proof of peer reviewed technical reports submitted in industry.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision with specific reference to industry related research projects or the supervision of advanced analytical projects in industry.
• Proven expertise in applying complex statistical and data science techniques in statistical packages such as SAS, R and Python.

Competencies required:

• Industry collaboration networks and skills to source industry research.
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
• Student focused approach.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

Closing Date

31/5/2023