Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor – Mathematics

About the role

The University of Pretoria invites applications for two academic positions within the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Candidates may be considered for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor appointments, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures on the Hatfield, Groenkloof and/or Mamelodi campuses.
• Conduct research in departmental focus areas, including Mathematics of Finance, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students.
• Participate in departmental administration and community engagement.
• For Associate Professors: provide academic leadership, establish international partnerships, and lead research fundraising activities.

Required profile

• PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics (or to be completed by interview date).
• Teaching experience in a tertiary environment; substantial experience required for Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor levels.
• Demonstrated ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly at undergraduate level.
• For Senior Lecturer: evidence of emerging independent research.
• For Associate Professor: proven record as an independent international researcher, extensive teaching expertise, and successful supervision of postgraduate theses.

Required skills

• Mathematics of Finance
• Academic research and publication
• Higher‑education teaching and curriculum development

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a leading South African research university.
• Access to well‑equipped campuses and research facilities.
• Potential for career progression within a vibrant academic community.