Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Senior Phase & FET) - (7403)
Job Title: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer: Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Senior Phase & FET)
Faculty: Education
Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Senior Phase and Further Education & Training (FET)
Campus/Location: Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Type: Permanent
Occupational Function: Not specified
Number of Positions: 1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Job Purpose: The objective is to fill the position of MATHEMATICS & MATHEMATICAL LITERACY in the SP&FET Department with a staff member with expertise in this area.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR LECTURER
- A relevant Doctoral degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy as a major subject at undergraduate level
- A relevant teaching qualification (preferable at secondary school level)
- Four (4) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level
- Publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals over the last five (5) years (nationally and/or internationally)
- Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of SP FET)
- Experience in curriculum development
- Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURER
- A relevant Master’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy as a major subject at undergraduate level
- A relevant teaching qualification (preferable at secondary school level)
- Two (2) relevant lecturing experience in SP & FET at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level
- Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching Mathematics & Mathematical Literacy
- Relevant research output
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Teaching Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy in the SP & FET department
- Curriculum development and other learning materials
- Supervising students on teaching practice
- Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)
- Academic administration, development, and administration
- Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge
- Assessment and Quality Assurance
- Good work ethics and ability to manage work
- Mentoring and support of students (and staff)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong learner focus
- Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management
- Networking with schools and other networks
- Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning)
- Perform other ad hoc functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
- Excellent professional and technical knowledge and skills in the subject area(s)
- Excellent teaching skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Academic management skills
- Strong learner focus, mentoring and support for learners (and staff)
- Good administrative and organizational skills (recording keeping, etc.)
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Good work ethics and ability to manage work
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Knowledge of education policies nationally (including CAPS)
General Information
Closing Date: 20 October 2024
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Ms. Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on or 021 460 3351
NB: Internal applicants interested in Senior lecturer/Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. All applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.
Please ensure that your online CV highlights and includes the following information:
1. All your completed qualifications
2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification
3. Details of your teacher's qualification
4. Abstract for your Master’s degree and/or Doctoral degree
5. Your major subjects at undergrad level
6. Subjects you have taught and at which level
7. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievement
8. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable).
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.
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