Associate Professor /Senior Lecturer – Mathematics Education

The School of Education (SOE) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), within the Faculty of Humanities, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated academic to join their team as either an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education.

This pivotal role involves contributing to initial teacher education through the Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programme, continuous professional development via the Advanced Certificate in Teaching, and advanced postgraduate studies in Mathematics Education (BEd Honours, MEd, and PhD supervision).

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer, you will be expected to:

• Teach PGCE methodology courses, focusing on Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy teaching for both Senior Phase and Further Education and Training.
• Deliver postgraduate mathematics education courses at Honours and Masters levels, covering both primary and high school contexts.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Honours, Masters, and PhD levels, with a focus on both primary and high school mathematics education.
• Conduct teaching practice supervision for PGCE students in schools.
• Actively engage in and publish research in the field of mathematics education.
• Contribute to the administration of the department, faculty, and the wider university.
• Participate in social responsiveness activities to benefit the broader education sector, especially mathematics education.

Requirements for Associate Professor

To be considered for the **Associate Professor** position, you must have:

• A PhD in Mathematics or Mathematics Education.
• A strong background in mathematics (equivalent to third-year university level).
• An appropriate international standing within the field of Mathematics Education.
• A strong track record of research-based, peer-reviewed publications suitable for the rank of Associate Professor.
• Extensive experience in teaching mathematics education at postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in supervising student research at Honours, Masters, and PhD levels in mathematics education.
• A demonstrated track record of leadership within an academic institution.

Requirements for Senior Lecturer

To be considered for the **Senior Lecturer** position, you must have:

• A PhD in Mathematics or Mathematics Education.
• A strong background in mathematics (equivalent to third-year university level).
• An appropriate national standing within the field of Mathematics Education, suitable for the rank of Senior Lecturer.
• A track record of research-based, peer-reviewed publications suitable for the rank of Senior Lecturer.
• Experience in teaching mathematics education at postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in supervising student research at Honours, Masters, and PhD levels in mathematics education.
• A track record of leadership appropriate for the Senior Lecturer level.

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

The following experiences would be highly beneficial for this role:

• Experience in mathematics teacher education.
• Previous experience in high school teaching.
• Familiarity with primary school mathematics teaching and learning.

Salary Information

The annual cost of employment for 2025, including benefits, is:

• Associate Professor: R 1,378,741
• Senior Lecturer: R 1,147,460

Application Process

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the UCT Jobs Site: www.jobs.uct.ac.za. You will need to create a candidate profile and submit your application online.

Please ensure you complete/attach the following documents to your profile before submitting your application:

• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format.
• A motivation/cover letter that clearly addresses the specific requirements of the position.
• For Associate Professor applicants: Two of your best peer-reviewed publications.
• Details of three referees, including their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and relevant background checks. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Enquiries and Closing Date

For any enquiries pertaining to the role, please contact Mrs Natasha Khan at [email protected] or 021 650 3469.

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Equity Statement

UCT is a designated employer committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. UCT reserves the right not to appoint.