Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Senior Phase & FET) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR LECTURER

(Please note that preference will be given to candidates that meets the minimum requirements at Senior Lecturer level)

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy as a major subject at undergraduate level
• A relevant teaching qualification  (preferable at secondary school level)
• Four (4) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level
• Publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last five (5) years (nationally and/or internationally).
• Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of SP FET)
• Experience in curriculum development
• Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURER

• A relevant Master’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy as a major subject at undergraduate level
• A relevant teaching qualification (preferable at secondary school level)
• Two (2) relevant lecturing experience in SP & FET at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level
• Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching Mathematics & Mathematical Literacy

Recommendations: Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree
• Relevant research output

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy in the SP & FET department
• Curriculum development and other learning materials
• Supervising students on teaching practice
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)
• Academic administration, development, and administration
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge
• Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work
• Community engagement
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management
• Networking with schools and other networks
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning)
• Perform other ad hoc functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department