Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer at University of Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

1378741.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mathematics Education, Teaching, Research, Supervision, Curriculum Development, Postgraduate Education, Administration, Social Responsiveness, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Leadership, Mathematics, Teaching Practice, Honours Supervision, Masters Supervision, PhD Supervision, Continuous Professional Development

Industry

Research Services

Description

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER MATHEMATICS EDUCATION The School of Education FACULTY OF HUMANITIES The School of Education (SOE) at the University of Cape Town invites applications for the post of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Mathematics Education The School of Education (SOE) is involved in initial teacher education through its Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programme and continuous professional development through the Advanced Certificate in Teaching. The SOE also offers postgraduate courses in mathematics education in the BEd (Honours) programme and the MEd Mathematics Education programme as well as supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD students in Mathematics Education. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO: Teach PGCE methodology courses (Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy teaching in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) Teach postgraduate mathematics education courses (with both a primary and high school focus) at Honours and Masters level Supervise postgraduate students at Honours, Masters, and PhD level (with both a primary and high school focus) Carry out teaching practice supervision of PGCE students in schools Engage in and publish research in the field of mathematics education Contribute to administration in the department, faculty and university Participate in social responsiveness activities to contribute to the field of education more broadly and mathematics education specifically REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PhD in Mathematics or Mathematics Education A strong background in mathematics (mathematics third year level or equivalent) Appropriate international standing within the field of Mathematics Education A strong track record of research-based peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to the rank of Associate Professor Experience in teaching mathematics education at postgraduate level Supervision of student research at Honours, Masters and PHD level in mathematics education Track record of leadership in an academic institution REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR LECTURER: PhD in Mathematics or Mathematics Education A strong background in mathematics (mathematics third year level or equivalent) Appropriate national standing within the field of Mathematics Education, appropriate to the rank of senior lecturer A track record of research-based peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to the rank of senior lecturer Experience in teaching mathematics education at postgraduate level Supervision of student research at Honours, Masters and PHD level in mathematics education Track record of leadership appropriate to the Senior Lecturer level. THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS Experience in mathematics teacher education Experience in high school teaching Familiarity with primary school mathematics teaching and learnin The annual cost of employment for 2025 including benefits is Associate Professor: R 1 378 741 Senior Lecturer: R 1 147 460 To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). View (For Internal Applicants) and View (For external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position Applicants at Associate Professor level are required to submit two best peer-reviewed publications Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and relevant background checks. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process Any enquiries pertaining to the role can be to be addressed Mrs Natasha Khan at Natasha.Khan@uct.ac.za or 021 650 3469 Closing date: 21 November 2025 Website: View UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482. UCT reserves the right not to appoint

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise postgraduate courses in mathematics education, engage in research, and contribute to departmental administration. They will also participate in social responsiveness activities related to education.