Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics (Two Posts)

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield, Groenkloof and / or Mamelodi Campuses;
• Conduct research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas (including Mathematics of Finance) that leads to publication in ISI Journals;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Participate in departmental administration;
• Participate in community engagement.

Associate Professor:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the Hatfield, Groenkloof and / or Mamelodi Campuses;
• Provide academic leadership as a teacher, researcher and manager;
• Conduct research in at least one of the departmental research focus areas (including Mathematics of Finance) and / or initiate new research directions that lead to publications in ISI Journals;
• Supervise postgraduate students;
• Establish international partnerships and linkages;
• Be responsible for fundraising relating to academic research;
• Participate in departmental administration and managerial work;
• Participate in community engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics;
• Some teaching experience.

Senior Lecturer:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics;
• Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Potential to be established as an independent researcher in the near future based on a recent body of work.

Associate Professor:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics;
• Experience as an independent researcher at an international level, based on a recent body of quality work within the field that attest to on-going engagement;
• Experience in fundraising for academic research;
• Excellent teaching experience in learning facilitation, subject mastery, curriculum development, development of learning materials and assessment techniques;
• Proven experience in supervising several Master’s students to completion.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Lecturer:

• A PhD degree in Mathematics and / or Applied Mathematics;
• Research experience based on a recent body of work beyond the PhD thesis;
• Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Senior Lecturer:

• Excellent teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Some experience in supervision of postgraduate students;
• Established as an independent researcher based on a recent body of work.

Associate Professor

• Innovative contributions to teaching in some of the following aspects: learning facilitation, subject mastery, curriculum development, development of learning materials, assessment techniques;
• Experience as a leading scholar in the field for the high quality and wide-ranging impact of recent and sustained quality research outputs;
• Excellent professional and managerial skills.
• The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Prof Roumen Anguelov, Tel: (012) 420 2874

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2017, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.