Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About Our Company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000168 VACANCY: LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A8 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The candidate will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate Mathematics or Applied Mathematics modules, supervision of honours projects; and can also be expected to be involved in the development of new modules.
Key Responsibilities
TEACHING
- Teaching of undergraduate students & honours modules
RESEARCH
- PhD studies and publication of papers in accredited journals
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
- Involvement in departmental activities and committees.
SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS
Involvement in community engagement projects; subject-specific societies, and external moderation
Minimum Requirements
- A master's degree (NQF level 9) in Applied Mathematics: PDEs, Numerical Analysis, Dynamical Systems, Fractional Calculus, Financial Mathematics,
OR
- A master's degree (NQF level 9) in Mathematics, Algebra, Topology and Functional Analysis.
- A minimum of two (2) years undergraduate teaching experience.
Key Functional/ Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of Latex, Matlab, word & Excel.
Key Behavioural Competencies
- Teamwork
- Organisational Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Trustworthiness & Ethics (Academic integrity)
Remuneration
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof David Kubayi on 0182992569
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi on 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 17 February 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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