Walter Sisulu University is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its

Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha,
Butterworth, Buffalo City and Queenstown. Applications are hereby invited for the
following position based in Mthatha Campus.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AND COMPUTING

Applications are hereby invited for the following position:

SENIOR LECTURER: STATISTICS

PEROMNES 07, PERMANENT,
REFERENCE NO: WSU EXT 2024/11

Qualifications:
 Doctorate degree in Statistics (NQF level 10) or equivalent.

Experience:
 A minimum of five (5) years lecturing experience at a tertiary institution.
 A record of recent research publications, including at least three (3) published articles in
peer reviewed DHET accredited journals.
 Evidence of recent research activity including conference papers (presented at local and
international conferences) and other acceptable research outputs.
 Evidence of postgraduate student supervision.

Key Performance Areas:

 Offer tuition in statistics courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
 Students performance management and admin: compile teaching material, conduct
classes, assess and do administrative duties associated with teaching & Learning.
 Liaise with other academic and non-academic units and external parties and supervise
postgraduate research projects.
 Assist department in academic and administrative responsibilities
 Curriculum development and accreditation - contributes to curriculum development,
curriculum review, review assessment methods, participate in programme accreditation.
Renew and develop the curriculum to align it with emerging needs of society
 Quality Assurance – Contribute to Quality Assurance through committee meetings
 Contribute towards the development and implementation of a WSU and Faculty research
strategy.
 Plan and undertake research within niche areas of the department.
 Develop research projects.
 Identify suitable candidates to participate in research projects.
  Draw up performance plans for research teams.
 Participate in research paper publications.
 Research capacity building.
 Provide research mentoring and coaching
 Promote research, community engagement and partnerships within the department.

Skills and Competencies Required:

 Able to work independently
 Computer literacy and expertise in e-learning and online teaching platforms.
 Candidate must be able to use R, SAS and other well-known statistical software.
 Perform data analysis.
 Good lecturing and presentation skills.
 Team player
 Possess good critical and interpretive skills
 Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to supervise research projects.

Interested applicants should send their applications together with detailed

Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic qualifications and ID Copies and the
names and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Department,
Private Bag X1, Mthatha, 5117;

Email: recruit@wsu.ac.za Telephonic inquiries: (047) 502 2733, Ms Babalwa Golifili

Date Issued: 11 January 2024 Closing Date: 25 January 2024

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months
from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful.

“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”