Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Mathematics Education (Two posts)

Job Details

• Expires 1 July 0 days left to apply

• Reference number: OPV01/128/0524
• Province: Western Cape
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
• Posted: June 14th

Background to Position

Stellenbosch University

Faculty of Education

Department of Curriculum Studies

Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer: Mathematics Education (Two posts)

Ref. OPV01/128/0524

Join a dedicated department and use your leadership to take the Faculty and your career to new heights. The Department of Curriculum Studies supports innovative research that aims to address education practice and provide opportunities for international cooperation. 

Job Description

Duties:

For Associate Professor:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in mathematics education, with both primary and high school focus;
• Engaging in research in mathematics education and related fields;
• Publishing research in reputable academic and peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervising postgraduate students in mathematics education and related fields;
• Participating in social impact projects in mathematics education and rendering appropriate services to the University and teaching community;
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

For Senior Lecturer / Lecturer:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in mathematics education, with both primary and high school focus;
• Engaging in research in mathematics education and related fields; 
• Publishing research in reputable academic and peer-reviewed journals;
• Supervising postgraduate students in mathematics education and related fields;
• Participating in social impact projects in mathematics education and rendering appropriate services to the University and teaching community;
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements: 

For Associate Professor:

• A strong background in mathematics (mathematics 3 or equivalent);
• A relevant PhD with mathematics education as the focus;
• A teaching qualification;
• Evidence of strong and current publications in peer-reviewed journals;
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision at honours, masters and doctoral level in mathematics education and other related fields;
• Experience in teaching mathematics education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

For Senior Lecturer:

• A strong background in mathematics (mathematics 3 or equivalent);
• A relevant PhD with mathematics education as the focus;
• A teaching qualification;
• Evidence of strong and current publications in peer-reviewed journals; 
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision at honours, masters and doctoral level in Mathematics Education and related fields 
• Experience in teaching mathematics education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

For Lecturer:

• A strong background in mathematics (mathematics 3 or equivalent);
• A relevant master’s degree with mathematics education as the focus;
• A teaching qualification; 
• Evidence or potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals;
• Evidence or willingness to supervise postgraduate students in mathematics education and related fields;
• Experience in teaching mathematics education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Recommendations:

For Associate Professor:

• Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education;
• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating;
• Departmental and/or Faculty leadership and management experience. 

For Senior Lecturer / Lecturer:

• Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education;
• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating;
• Departmental and/or Faculty leadership and management experience. 

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2025

Closing date:

01 July 2024

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Van der Merwe on 021 808 2300, or at lva@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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

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

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

About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. ​The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.