Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor: Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

SENIOR LECTURER/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ONE POST)

**Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Mathematics Education**

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- The curriculum development of and lecturing of modules in the programme(s) based in the department;
- In addition, the incumbent will pursue research activities such as own research, research-based publications and the supervision of postgraduate students registered in the department;
- Developing, presenting and coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre-service and in-service teachers and other students for contact and distance presentation;
- Mentoring students for practice teaching/work-integrated learning;
- Using a learning management system to develop and present courses;
- Presenting lectures and programmes in an E-learning environment;
- Providing a significant contribution to research outputs, postgraduate teaching and supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
SENIOR LECTURER:

- PhD in the field of Mathematics Education
- At least three years of tertiary or related teaching experience
- At least six accredited publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 1 publication should be sole-authored and evidence of conference papers
- At least 3 students supervised to completion at Masters level
- Community engagement in a related field. Work-integrated involvement/ mentorship
- Experience in academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees
- Recommendation: Proof of more/sole-authored outputs under review, awards, peer recognition, evidence of obtained research funding, membership of national/professional bodies, and an active Orcid-ID

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

- PhD in the field of Mathematics Education
- At least 5 - 8 years’ teaching experience in HEI or other education sectors
- Comprehensive teaching portfolio
- Meaningful engagement with student feedback
- 11-13 publications (journals, book chapters, Books) of which 4 should be in a mix of internationally and nationally accredited journals, 3 publications should be sole authored
- At least 6 students supervised to completion at Masters or Doctoral level
- Proof of (inter) national peer recognition
- Proven research funding success
- Active international collaborations
- International conference presentations
- Recommended: H Index (4 and above)
- Active academic citizenship with a sound mentoring role
- Evidence of solid academic administrative competence.
- Member of departmental/faculty/ Institutional committees
- Membership of international scholarly/ professional bodies
- Membership of external bodies relevant to the discipline or profession
- Editorial boards/committees, peer reviewers of academic contributions, and external examinations
- Evidence of useful contributions to capacity development
- Conducted external examinations, moderations and peer reviews
- Successful module coordination
- Evidence of current membership of relevant national and international scholarly/professional bodies

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of the theories of Mathematics Education;
- Knowledge of teaching methodologies in Mathematics Education;
- Knowledge of the South African education system regarding Mathematics Education;
- Knowledge of and experience of facilitation in an E-learning environment;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Ability to work as an individual and in a team;
- Academic administration and participation in departmental/faculty committees.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- NRF rating; Awards.
- Principal investigator in research projects;
- Evidence of coordination responsibilities and membership of committees;
- Participation in Departmental Meetings;
- Evidence of involvement in community engagement programmes.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Teaching Portfolio;
- Research Portfolio;
- Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 12 July 2025

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._-
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._