Overview
Associate Lecturer Jobs in Bellville at University of the Western Cape
Post Number
8024888
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Education -> School of Science & Mathematics Education (SSME)
Type of Position
Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
30/5/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
Alert to its African and international context, the University of the Western Cape strives to be a place of excellence in teaching, learning and research, nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and responding in creative and critical ways to the developmental needs of the country. Through its academic project, UWC continues to play a leading role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic society in South Africa.
The Faculty of Education has a long history of productive engagement with the key issues facing education in South Africa. We offer innovative, research-based teacher education programmes and run large postgraduate programmes in various disciplines in education.
The School of Science and Mathematics Education (SSME), well-known for its research in Mathematics and Science education, invites applications for the post of Associate Lecturer in the field of Mathematics and Science Education with specialisation in the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) phase teaching.
SSME seeks to appoint an academic who will teach Mathematics Education, participate in and substantially contribute to research and development work; and be involved in related Mathematics projects.
Minimum Requirements
An Honours Degree in Mathematics Education with a deeper / wider understanding of of issues related to the learning and teaching of mathematics in the Senior and Further Education and Training (FET) Phase/s.
Evidence of advanced progress in completing a Masters degree in Mathematic Education is required.
An undergraduate qualification with at least pure Mathematics (NQF level 6)
Experience in teaching Mathematics at tertiary level or in the Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) & FET Phase (Grades 10-12)
Recommendations / Added Advantages:
Experience in the development of teaching and learning materials
Experience in online and blended teaching approaches at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Evidence of working with e-learning platforms and technology to teach, communicate with students and assess their learning
For further information about this position (but not applications), please contact the HOD, Dr Bruce May via email at [email protected].
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
Title: Associate Lecturer
Company: University of the Western Cape
Location: Bellville
