Senior Lecturer -mathematics And Applied Mathematics
University of Western Cape·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
EducationFull TimeInternship
-Closes 20 Dec 2026
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