Position Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Mathematics, Science ADP, CHED
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: MATHEMATICS
Academic Development Programme (ADP) - Science Unit
CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (CHED
The Academic Development Programme (ADP), situated in the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED), works to promote equity of access, effectiveness of teaching and learning and the enhancement of curricula. It has the twin aims of improving student success and ensuring that UCT’s graduates are globally competitive, locally relevant, socially responsive and fully representative of South Africa’s diverse population. The Academic Development Programme (ADP) works in partnership with the Faculty of Science to achieve these goals.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment as soon as possible, at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, to teach Mathematics courses offered in the Science Faculty and conduct Science Education research, with a focus on Mathematics.
REQUIREMENTS AT LECTURER LEVEL:
- A PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Mathematics Education at the time of appointment,
- A proven ability and experience (at least 2 years) in teaching Mathematics at university level.
- A lecturing track record that demonstrates innovation and reflexive practice.
REQUIREMENTS AT SENIOR LECTURER LEVEL:
- A PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Mathematics Education at the time of appointment.
- A proven ability and experience (at least 4 years) in teaching Mathematics at university level.
- A lecturing track record that demonstrates innovation and reflexive practice.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- A research publication track record beyond the PhD.
- Experience in postgraduate supervision.
ADVANTAGEOUS AT LECTURER AND SENIOR LECTURER LEVEL:
- Experience in educational research or academic development work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach Mathematics courses offered in the Science Faculty.
- Contribute to efforts to improve teaching and learning in first-year Mathematics.
- Undertake research and/or development in the field of Science Education, with a focus on Mathematics.
- Contribute to course, departmental and faculty administration in both CHED and the Faculty of Science.
- Where appropriate supervise postgraduate students.
The annual cost of employment for 2024 including benefits is
Lecturer R 901 517
Senior Lecturer R 1 084 555
To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.
Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format
- Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position in PDF format
- Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and relevant background checks. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.
Any enquiries pertaining to the role can be to be addressed to A/Prof David Erwin at david.erwin@uct.ac.za
Any technical enquiries or other related questions for the position to be addressed to Mr Ian Petersen at recruitment02@uct.ac.za or 021 650 2163.
Closing date: 31 October 2024
UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.