Job Details
- Expires 31 January 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: NW08/004/0125
- Province: Western Cape
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: January 17th
Background to Position
Junior Lecturer (Two posts): Applied Mathematics Division
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Applied Mathematics Division
Junior Lecturer (Two posts): Applied Mathematics Division
(Three-year fixed-term contract)
Ref. NW08/004/0125
The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) consists of three divisions: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. The Applied Mathematics Division is responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Applied Mathematics. Currently, the Applied Mathematics research areas include: machine learning and computer vision, numerical analysis and scientific computing, fluid dynamics and modelling, computational mechanics, dynamical systems, and applied discrete mathematics.
The focus of this appointment is undergraduate teaching.
Job Description
Duties:
- Teaching a range of undergraduate Applied Mathematics modules offered as part of programmes in the Faculty of Science, as well as service modules in other faculties.
- Engaging with academic renewal of curriculum, assessment and student support initiatives in undergraduate Applied Mathematics.
- Teaching and coordinating undergraduate Applied Mathematics modules with large enrolments.
- Fulfilling administration duties in the Applied Mathematics Division
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- MSc in Applied Mathematics or a closely related field, at the time of application.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate Applied Mathematics modules.
- Evidence of effectiveness of academic teaching and of excellence in teaching to large classes.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Applicants invited for interviews will be expected to give a presentation to demonstrate their knowledge and communication skills.
Recommendations:
- An interest in Applied Mathematics education through a record of engagement with the scholarship of undergraduate teaching, learning and assessment in Applied Mathematics.
- A commitment to pursuing innovative teaching and assessment strategies that enhance student engagement and success.
Application Requirement
Commencement of duties:
01 April 2025
Closing date:
31 January 2025
Enquiries regarding this post: 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 Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), 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.
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