Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor: Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education - Faculty of Education at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
• In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the department;   
• Developing, presenting and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
• Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
• Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
• Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
• Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SENIOR LECTURER:

• PhD in the field of Mathematics Education
• At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience
• At least six accredited publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 1 publication should be sole-authored and evidence of conference papers
• At least 3 students supervised to completion at Masters level
• Community engagement in a related field. Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship
• Experience in academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees
• Recommendation: Proof of more/sole-authored outputs under review, awards, peer recognition, evidence of obtained research funding, membership of national/professional bodies, and an active Orcid-ID

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

• PhD in the field of Mathematics Education
• At least 5 - 8 years’ teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors
• Comprehensive teaching portfolio
• Meaningful engagement with student feedback
• 11-13 publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 3 publications should be sole authored
• At least 6 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level
• Proof of (inter) national peer recognition
• Proven research funding success
• Active international collaborations
• International conference presentations
• Recommended: H Index (4 and above)
• Active academic citizenship with a sound mentoring role
• Evidence of solid academic administrative competence.
• Member of departmental/faculty/ Institutional committees
• Membership of international scholarly/ professional bodies
• Membership of external bodies relevant to the discipline or profession
• Editorial boards/committees, peer reviewers of academic contributions, and external examinations
• Evidence of useful contributions to capacity development
• Conducted external examinations, moderations and peer reviews
• Successful module coordination
• Evidence of current membership of relevant national and international scholarly/professional bodies

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the theories of Mathematics Education;
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies in Mathematics Education;
• Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Mathematics Education;
• Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in teaching and supervision;
• Ability to work as an individual and in a team;
• Academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience in other subject areas in the department;
• NRF rating; Awards. 
• Principal investigator in research projects;
• Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
• Participation in Departmental Meetings; 
• Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes.

CLOSING DATE:  13 October 2025