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Stellenbosch UniversityFaculty of EducationDepartment of Curriculum StudiesAssociate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Mathematics Education (One post)Ref. OPV01/181/0724Join a dedicated department and use your leadership to take the Faculty and your career to new heights. The Department of Curriculum Studies supports innovative research that aims to address education practice and provide opportunities for international cooperation.Duties:Associate Professor:The incumbent will be responsible for:Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Mathematics Education, with both primary and high school focus;Engaging in research in Mathematics Education and related fields;Publishing research in reputable academic and peer-reviewed journals;Supervising postgraduate students in Mathematics Education and related fields;Participating in social impact projects in Mathematics Education and rendering appropriate services to the University and teaching community;Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.Senior Lecturer:The incumbent will be responsible for:Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Mathematics Education, with both primary and high school focus;Engaging in research in Mathematics Education and related fields;Publishing research in reputable academic and peer-reviewed journals;Supervising postgraduate students in Mathematics Education and related fields;Participating in social impact projects in Mathematics Education and rendering appropriate services to the University and teaching community;Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.Requirements:Associate Professor:A strong background in Mathematics (Mathematics 3 or equivalent);A relevant PhD with Mathematics Education as the focus;A teaching qualification;Evidence of strong and current publications in peer-reviewed journals;Evidence of postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level in Mathematics Education and other related fields;Experience in teaching Mathematics Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Senior Lecturer:A strong background in Mathematics (Mathematics 3 or equivalent);A relevant PhD with Mathematics Education as the focus;A teaching qualification;Evidence of strong and current publications in peer-reviewed journals;Evidence of postgraduate supervision at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level in Mathematics Education and related fields;Experience in teaching Mathematics Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Lecturer:A strong background in Mathematics (Mathematics 3 or equivalent);A relevant masters degree with Mathematics Education as the focus;A teaching qualification;Evidence of potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., other publications, conference proceedings, excellent marks for masters research dissertation);Evidence or willingness to supervise postgraduate students at Honours level in Mathematics Education and related fields;Experience in teaching Mathematics Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Recommendations:Associate Professor:Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education;National Research Foundation (NRF) rating;Departmental and/or Faculty leadership and management experience.Senior Lecturer:Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education.Lecturer:Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided education;A PhD will be an added advantage for the Lecturer.

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