Job Description

Faculty
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Mathematics & Physics
Campus/ Location
Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type
Contract
Occupational Function
Academic
Number of Positions
2
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
30/5/2025
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will teach mathematics and related subjects in Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) qualifications, including service subjects in other departments and faculties. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development (especially at postgraduate level), and will supervise undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematical Sciences students for their exit-level projects. Furthermore, the successful candidate will provide support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in learning and teaching, research, Work Integrated Learning, and community engagement.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Masters qualification in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Biomathematics, or equivalent. If the qualification is in Mathematics, there must be evidence of a strong focus on application in the thesis and/or coursework Additionally, an Advanced Diploma, Bachelors Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor Honours Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field Intermediate programming proficiency is required in at least one of the mathematics software or languages used in the Department, namely, Python, MATLAB, or R At least two years' relevant full-time working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform in the following areas:


Teach mathematics and related subjects, predominantly in Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) qualifications Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content) Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department Participate in curriculum development, particularly at postgraduate level Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematical Sciences students for their exit-level projects Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year 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
Strong oral and written communication skills Organizational, planning, and time management skills General computer skills (MS Office, Internet, email, AI prompts) Adaptability and willingness to innovate Strong student focus Administrative skills and attention to detail Research and academic writing skills Proficiency in English General Information
Closing Date: 30 May 2025

Enquiries: Ms. Nomaphelo Maki- MakiN@cput.ac.za - Human Capital Department


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