NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCESSCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCESVACANCY: LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS (nGAP)POSITION NUMBER: M001136PEROMNES: A8EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENTThe North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position, which forms part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Preference will be given to applications from black (African, Coloured and Indian), female, and disabled candidates, with a target that at least 80% of applicants should be appointed from these groups. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme in terms of which they will be employed on a permanent full-time basis at the NWU under the University's normal conditions of service. They will be expected to register for and complete their doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment. They will be expected to work for an additional two years at NWU after the completion of the six-year developmental programme.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Applicants should have a Master's degree with an academic average of 70% for the Master's degree. Proof of results must be attached to the application.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe nGAP position in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences aims to improve the academic staffing at South African universities and enable young black candidates to pursue a career as an academic.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaching:Research:Conducting research and supervision of postgraduate students.Organisational & management tasks:Assist with management tasks.Desired Experience & QualificationA MSc (NQF level 9) in Pure Mathematics: Algebra, Topology & Functional Analysis. The Master's degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above.A minimum of three (3) years' experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.ADDED ADVANTAGE:A professional membership with SAMS/SANUM/AMS/SAMSA.KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:Latex, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Matlab.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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Innocentia Mphuthi, Tel No: 018 389-2457CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possibleKindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned 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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