Career Opportunities at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
• Conduct research  and publish in Applied Mathematics, in particular, Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance. 
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach. 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements – Professor:

• PhD or equivalent, in the field of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, in the field of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, specifically in Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications, in the field of Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A  record of successful supervision of PhD students.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Experience in generating research grants.

Minimum Requirements - Associate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent, in the field of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, in the field of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, specifically in Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, in the field of Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Experience in generating research grant.

Required competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Presentation and facilitation skills 
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment 
• Student focused approach 
• Coaching and mentoring skills 
• Planning and organising skills 
• Computer literacy 
• 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

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
• Conduct research  and publish in Applied Mathematics, in particular, Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance. 
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership and administration.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Undertake community engagement and outreach. 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements – Professor:

• PhD or equivalent, in the field of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, in the field of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, specifically in Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications, in the field of Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A  record of successful supervision of PhD students.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Experience in generating research grants.

Minimum Requirements - Associate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent, in the field of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, in the field of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, specifically in Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, in the field of Mathematical Biology and/or Computational Finance.
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and definite international presence in his/her discipline.
• The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
• Experience in generating research grant.

Required competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Presentation and facilitation skills 
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment 
• Student focused approach 
• Coaching and mentoring skills 
• Planning and organising skills 
• Computer literacy 
• 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

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Medical Microbiology with emphasis on Immunology, infections of different organ systems, and oral microbial infections in particular.
• Conduct research and publish in the fields related to Microbiology and/or Immunology.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
• Provide academic leadership.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach.
• Joining and/or driving the research vision of the Department through an active research programme including an ability to raise research funding and supervise Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students. 
• Play a role in the administrative activities of the Department, Faculty, and the university.
• Fulfil any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements - Professor

• PhD or equivalent in the field of Medical Microbiology or Immunology.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the field of Microbial Immunology
• A record of quality publications, preferably in the field of Immunology
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching, and/or research
• Evidence of expertise, national and international standing, and an international presence in his/her discipline.
• Experience in generating research grants.

Minimum Requirements - Associate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent in the field of Medical Microbiology or Immunology.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the field of Microbial Immunology.
• A record of quality  publications, preferably in the field of Immunology
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision
• The integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research
• Evidence of expertise, national standing, and preferably an international presence in his/her discipline.

Required competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning 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. 

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Key performance areas for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

• Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students
• Supervision of Honours and Master’s students (Lecturer) and Supervision of Honours, Master’s and PhD students (Senior Lecturer)
• Initiating research projects and producing peer reviewed research outputs
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in departmental and faculty committees
• Coordinate research seminars and public lectures
• Conduct academic duties at departmental level, e.g. module/course co-ordination
• Integration of community engagement and outreach
• Participate in international strategic initiatives

Minimum Requirements

Senior Lecturer:

• A Doctoral degree in Practical Theology
• Expertise in one or more areas in the field of Practical Theology (noticeably Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Christian/Religious Education, Homiletics, Christian ministry and Leadership, Congregational Studies)
• At least 4 publications in accredited journals or equivalent recognised outputs
• Evidence of successful Master’s supervision (at least 2 successfully completed)
• Conference papers delivered
• At least 3 years’ tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Lecturer:

• Master’s degree in Practical Theology
• Expertise in one or more areas in the field of Practical Theology (noticeably Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Christian/Religious Education, Homiletics, Christian ministry and Leadership, Congregational Studies)
• At least 1 publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output
• Evidence of innovative learning and teaching practice at undergraduate level

Added Advantages

• A PhD or near completion of a PhD
• A record of substantial ministerial experience (and not only "expertise") in the (South African) context
• Versatility in the field of Practical Theology in terms of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care and Counselling
• Evidence of a broader academic versatility, particularly in the field of social ethics

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, especially in the area of health or medical sociology.
• Conduct research and publish in reputable scholarly outlets.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision.
• Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
• Some administrative duties at departmental level e.g. co-ordination of module or departmental representative on faculty committee.
• Assist with academic leadership and administration.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters in Sociology
• Demonstrated experience (at least three years) in facilitating learning and teaching in higher education.
• A record of quality peer-reviewed publications. One (1) Publication in an accredited journal or an equivalent recognised output (including significant progress with PhD studies)
• Demonstrated experience in undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision.
• A record of academic conference presentations both locally and internationally.
• Evidence of integration of community engagement with learning and teaching and/or research.

Recommendation:

• Registered for a PhD or near completion of a PhD.

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning skills
• Knowledge and skills in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership

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Key performance areas:

• Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the LIS discipline especially Information & AI Literacy, Information Literacy Education, Document Description, ICTs in Libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital Curation, Research Data Management and Research Methods.
• Conduct research and publish in the LIS discipline
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate supervision
• Provide academic leadership and administration
• Partake in curriculum development and assessment
• Participate in community engagement and outreach
• Demonstrate technological and digital proficiencies in the LIS environment

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in the LIS field or equivalent.
• Evidence of innovative teaching practice at undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated experience (at least one year) in facilitating learning and teaching, preferably in the fields of Information & AI Literacy, Information Literacy Education, Document Description, ICTs in Libraries, Open Scholarship, Digital Curation, Research Data Management and Research Methods.
• A record of quality peer reviewed publications in the field - at least one (1) article in an accredited journal and/or a book chapter published in reputable presses, or equivalent recognised outputs.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.

Recommendation:

• Registration of a PhD.

Key competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment
• Student focused approach
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy and e-learning 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