Job Details
- Expires 2 September 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: OPV01/181/0724
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: August 12th
Background to Position
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum Studies
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Mathematics Education (One post)
Ref. OPV01/181/0724
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:
Associate Professor:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- 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:
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, Master’s and Doctoral level in Mathematics Education and other related fields;
- Experience in teaching Mathematics Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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, Master’s and Doctoral level in Mathematics Education and related fields;
- Experience in teaching Mathematics Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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 of potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., other publications, conference proceedings, excellent marks for master’s research dissertation);
- Evidence or willingness to supervise postgraduate students at Honours level in Mathematics Education and related fields;
- Experience in teaching Mathematics Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Recommendations:
Associate Professor:
- Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education;
- National Research Foundation (NRF) rating;
- Departmental and/or Faculty leadership and management experience.
Senior Lecturer:
- Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education.
Lecturer:
- Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education;
- A PhD will be an added advantage for the Lecturer.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 January 2025
Closing date:
02 September 2024
Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Nhlanhla Mpofu 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.
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