Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus, comprehensive university, with its seat at itsNelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The university has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Queenstown, which are headed by Campus Rectors.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) introduced the ‘New Generation of Academics Programme’ (nGAP) that is aimed at supporting the identification and nurturing of young academics by Universities. We are currently at Phase III of recruitment of incumbents. Universities are doing this by recruiting young and aspiring academics with Bachelors, Honors or Master’s degree into their study programmes and the successful applicants will be required to register for and complete higher degrees (Masters or PhD) within the first six years of their employment. During the six-year period the successful applicant will be supported in the development of their research and teaching expertise by means of the nGAP programme.

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

nGAP LECTURER

JUNIORLECTURER: Mathematics, Natural and Consumer Science Education

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Mathematics/Mathematics Education.
  • A teaching qualification in Mathematics Education
  • A Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in school.

Experience:

  • 1-year relevant lecturing experience in a tertiary institution.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 40 years or younger.
  • The successful applicant MUST be committed to register for a higher degree in Masters, Doctoral or Post-Doctoral studies in lecturing discipline depending on what qualifications are already held by the lecturer on appointment.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Lecture Mathematics Curriculum Studies
  • Required to register towards Doctoral qualification
  • Perform academic administrative duties related to teaching and learning
  • Conduct research and publish in accredited journals
  • Promote and participate in community engagement
  • Undertake any other departmental duties as may be required
  • Liaise with academic and non-academic units and external parties in a responsible manner

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to work with the lecturers of the different majors in the programme
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Possess applied practical and professional content knowledge in the field of Mathematics
  • Be able to maintain professional relations between lecturers and students
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence

Closing Date: 15 May 2018Assumption of duties: as soon as possible

Applications, which should contain a completed WSU application form obtainable at or by email request to /

and comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, identity document and contact details of three referees, should be submitted by post, fax or email to: HR Department, P/Bag x1, Mthatha 5117, Tel: 047 5021949/2003 Fax: 047 5022731, Email:

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful.

Issued: April 2018

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