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 SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: M000310 POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER PEROMNES GRADE: A7 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The teaching of undergraduate & postgraduate students, research, and supervision of postgraduate students; organisational & management tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students.
Conducting research and supervision of postgraduate students
- Organisational & management tasks:
Assist with management tasks
Involvement in community engagement projects; subject specific societies; review of scholarly publications
Minimum Requirements
- A PhD (NQF level 10) in Mathematics with a focus on Functional Analysis, Algebra, Topology, Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry & Differential Geometry.
- A minimum of (3) years experience teaching undergraduate & postgraduate students at university level.
- Experience with postgraduate supervision.
- A proven research record with publications in accredited journals.
Added Advantages
- Membership with the South African Mathematical Society (SAMS) or American Mathematical Society (AMS).
- A minimum of three (3) years academic leadership experience including organisational & management tasks.
Key Functional/ Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of Latex, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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 D Kubayi Tel: 018 299 2569
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms I Mphuthi, Tel: 018 389 2457
CLOSING DATE: 06 March 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. 
