Senior Lecturer / Lecturer – Mathematics

About the role

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University is seeking a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Mathematics for its Stellenbosch campus. The successful candidate will join a vibrant division covering a broad range of research areas and will contribute to both teaching and research missions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct active research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals, strengthening the division’s research profile.
• Recruit, supervise and mentor postgraduate students, including at least master’s level supervision.
• Teach and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics modules across science and other programmes.
• Secure external research funding and manage research projects.
• Participate in departmental and faculty activities as required.

Required profile

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field (completed for senior lecturer, completed or submitted for lecturer).
• Demonstrated recent research experience, preferably in analysis, with a growing record of publications and conference presentations.
• Proven teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Successful experience supervising postgraduate students (at least at master’s level).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Post‑doctoral research experience is desirable.