Senior Lecturer -Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

University of Western Cape
Bellville, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Education & Teaching
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Job Description

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

  • Engage in 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 supervision of Honours and Masters students.
  • Provide academic leadership and administration.
  • Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
  • Undertake community engagement and outreach.

Minimum Requirements

  • 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 supervision of Honours, Masters students.
  • The integration of community engagement for societal impact with learning and teaching and/or research.
  • Experience in generating research grants.

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

Deadline:20th December,2026

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You'll apply on University of Western Cape's own site before 20 December 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBellville, Western Cape
CategoryEducation & Teaching
Posted9 November 2026
Closing Date20 December 2026
University of Western Cape
Bellville, Western Cape

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