Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Mathematics / Senior Lektoraat / Lektoraat: Wiskunde

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics Division

Two positions at the level of Senior Lecturer: Mathematics / Lecturer: Mathematics

(Ref. NW08/192/0618)

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is responsible for teaching and research in mathematics, applied mathematics and computer science at Stellenbosch University. The Mathematics Division is keen to strengthen its research in Algebra, Analysis, Category Theory, Combinatorics, Logic, Number Theory, and Topology.

Duties

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematics modules;
• Research and publication in any relevant area of Mathematics;
• Advising and supervising postgraduate students;
• Administrative roles on a rotational basis.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics;
• A growing research profile in at least one of the Division's research focus areas.

Senior Lecturer:

• Continuous and growing publication record in recognised international journals;
• Proven competency in developing and offering undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematics modules;
• An existing national and/or international research network;
• Successful supervision of postgraduate students on at least MSc level;
• Involvement in initiatives to advance Mathematics.

Lecturer:

• Original publishable research, published in recognised international journals;
• Teaching experience in Mathematics (lecturer or teaching assistant) at tertiary level.

Recommendation

• Postdoctoral research experience;
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills;
• Ability to teach in English and, as far as possible, in Afrikaans.

How To Apply

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail  address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Please note that we require a teaching statement and research statement in the CV.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof IM Rewitzky on 021 808 3289, or at rewitzky@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753