Re-advertisement- Senior Lecturer Mathematics - Bellville, South Africa - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Bellville, South Africa

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Description

Faculty- Applied Sciences- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Mathematics & Physics- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl.

Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 31/3/2024- Job Purpose- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- A doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics or a doctoral degree in Mathematics with a demonstrable focus on Applied Mathematics

At least 4 years' relevant working experience, which must include two years teaching experience in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics at the Higher Education level
Demonstrable skills and experience in Data Science (data cleaning and data analysis) in a widely used software or language such as Python, R, or SAS
Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional requirements
Experience in curriculum development
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teach Mathematics and related modules up to the Postgrad Diploma level in Mathematical Sciences
Supervise student projects up to the Postgraduate Diploma level in Mathematical Sciences
Monitor and assess Work Integrated Learning
Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
Participate in curriculum development, particularly at postDiploma level and higher
Participate in research projects and produce DHETaccredited publications
Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities
Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

Proficiency in at least one Data Science programming language such as Python, R, or SAS
Proficiency with at least one Mathematics software package such as MATLAB
Strong oral and written communication skills
Organisational and planning skills
Adaptability and willingness to innovate
Skills in a codebased document preparation system (e.g., LaTeX)
Strong student focus
Administrative skills
Research and academic writing skills
Proficiency in English
General InformationClosing date: 31 March 2024

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IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO
SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and
retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups,
including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose
appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to
make an appointment.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.