Description:
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOBThe objective of the Department of Statistics at Nelson Mandela University is to produce graduates who, by facilitating the advancement of statistical knowledge and using their statistical training, will contribute positively to the development of South Africa and society.
The core purpose of this post is to facilitate and coordinate the learning process of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Statistics Department, to drive and lead core research activities and a team of researchers, to contribute to community engagement, and to demonstrate leadership in administrative commitments of the department.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS- To teach and coordinate modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- To develop, modernise and share course material to ensure that relevance and quality are maintained.
- To successfully supervise at all levels of postgraduate studies, particularly at the doctoral level.
- To publish research in national and international journals accredited for subsidy by the DHET.
- To secure research funding and grants for student bursaries and project operational costs from external stakeholders.
- To represent and support the department on inter-faculty and inter-institutional committees.
- To timeously complete administrative and/or ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of the Department.
- To take leadership roles within the department and if required, be willing to serve as Head of the Department.
- To serve and represent the department and institution within the broader educational and statistical community.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the theory, application and computational analytics of Statistics.