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The University of Mpumalanga is committed to offering its students a life -changing experience through high quality curricula and co-curricula programmes. These programmes promote the principles of excellence and academic integrity. At UMP, we enable students to realise their full potential in the f… read moreull spectrum of cognitive, social, aesthetic, and personal dimensions, in pursuit of democratic citizenship. Furthermore, we are guided by the principle of access for success to foster a positive learning experience and outcome for our students. We create and maintain a conducive ecology, and an enabling teaching and research environment. Additionally, we conduct high quality teaching and research with high impact. All the foregoing are made possible through collaboration with strategic partners, locally, nationally and internationally. The University prides itself for being able to respond with agility to the dynamic needs of its students and the communities it serves. UMP is striving for innovation and transformation, in the interests of the less privileged. We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit among our students. Our state of the art infrastructure and iconic buildings provide students with a living and learning environment that is responsive to the needs of our students.
Job Primary Purpose
The primary role of this position is to provide teaching, research, and leadership in Mathematics with a strong knowledge of Applied Mathematics.
Key Performance Areas:
Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of Mathematics.
Research and the production of accredited research outputs. Postgraduate supervision leading to the graduation of Masters’ students in the minimum time. Well-developed research skills. Some research skills. Some evidence of sourcing of external funding or grants for research will be an added advantage.
Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/ profession and the community.
The provision of some leadership at the discipline and School levels.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s qualification and preferably a Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in Mathematics.
Some experience with the facilitation of learning, possibly as a tutor, and preferably some teaching experience.
Some evidence of research activity, such as published papers or conference attendance, which may be associated with postgraduate research.
Key Competencies
A sound knowledge of the theory and application of the discipline.
Good interpersonal skills, including communication skills.
An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in Higher Education and some skills as a tutor.
Some research skills.
An understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement.
Personal Attributes
People-oriented, hardworking, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
Respectful, honest, punctual, and understanding of protocol.
Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
Advert Closing Date
21/12/2025
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