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Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Department of Statistics is in the Faculty of Science of the University of Johannesburg. We teach undergraduate modules to students distributed over four campuses in service to numerous other faculties. We offer mainstream mathematical statistics up to PhD and have recently introduced an Actuarial Science program within the faculty of science. Lastly, a collegial and cooperative atmosphere pervades the department.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to lecture, coordinate, assess and tutor large undergraduate (service) modules in Statistics.
• Must be active in research in any field of Mathematical Statistics (contributions that are theoretical in nature) that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students in Mathematical Statistics to completion.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and productive research and play a leading role in teaching innovation.
• Must be able to develop course material for Mathematical Statistics modules required in the Department of Statistics.
• Must contribute to departmental outreach and community engagement programmes.
• Must be able to perform other academic or administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department.
• Committed to driving 4IR.

Minimum requirements

  • A PhD in Mathematical Statistics (theoretical in nature).
  • A sustained track record of teaching and research with a specialized course or programme at university level.
  • Externally, nationally, and internationally recognized authority in the subject area of Mathematical Statistics, i.e., a sustained contribution, that is theoretical in nature, to the field of Statistics.
  • Research specialization that articulates well with the existing research interests of the department.
  • Supervised MSc and PhD students in Mathematical Statistics to completion.
  • Proven record of engagement with the scholarship of teaching, e.g. teaching evaluation or relevant portfolio.
  • Innovative teaching techniques incorporating technology.
  • NRF Rating would be an added advantage.
  • Sound communication skills in English.
  • Ability to develop new undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
  • Able to teach large groups.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good academic and administrative skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience using advanced mathematical typesetting software.
• Good interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of university, faculty policies, rules, and regulations.
• NRF Rating.

ENQUIRIES:

ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE JOB CONTENT: Dr J van Appel on 011 559 4761
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Pauline Senne on (011) 559-3892 (HR Business Partner)

 

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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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