nGAP LECTURER ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

ASPECT – Academic Development Programme (ADP)

CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (CHED)

The University of Cape Town, under the auspices of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), Phase 11, funded by the Department of Higher Education, invites applications from Black South African scholars for a Lecturer post in Engineering Mathematics within the Academic Support Programme for Engineering In Cape Town (ASPECT), located in the Academic Development Programme (ADP) in the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED). This is an nGAP post and forms part of UCT’s commitment to developing a new generation of academics in a Department of Higher Education (DHET) priority STEM scarce-skills area, while advancing transformation and student success in foundational Engineering Mathematics.

The appointment will be made according to the purposes expressed in the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF) and would be a permanent staff establishment appointment at UCT from the onset, subject to institutional probationary and performance expectations. As such, the post offers an excellent opportunity for an emerging scholar to build a supported academic career at UCT whilst contributing to teaching and research in the field.

The successful candidate will teach Engineering Mathematics, contribute to curriculum renewal, and develop a research profile in the scholarship of teaching and learning in Engineering Mathematics. The post is positioned within ASPECT’s academic development mandate, with a strong emphasis on improving throughput and promoting equitable student success.

In line with nGAP objectives, the appointee will receive structured support for academic career development, including mentorship, professional learning opportunities, and a development plan to strengthen teaching, research, and progression in the academic pipeline. UCT is committed to transformation and employment equity.

For more information please see:www.dhet.gov.za/ssauf/ngap.html.

The nGAP Lecturer post:

1. The appointment of the successful candidate at Lecturer level will be in line with the implementation of the nGAP program that focuses on recruiting new academics on a 4-year or a 6-year funded track.


2. For the 4-year funded track, eligible candidates would constitute those that have already attained their doctoral degrees. Successful candidates will have a reduced workload (50%) in their first two years of employment to focus on writing and building their academic careers and be expected to take up full teaching workloads in the third and fourth years of their appointment.


3. For the 6-year funded track, eligible candidates would constitute those that have completed their Masters degrees, or that have already started their doctoral degrees and those that intend to enrol for their PhDs. These candidates will be supported with a reduced workload (20%) for three years to grow their doctoral studies. In year 4 they would have a 50% workload, and in year 5 and year 6 of the funded program they will assume their full academic workload.


4. To be considered for the lecturer position, candidates on both the 4-year and 6-year tracks will have to have attained a 70% grade in their Masters degree.


5. In terms of nGAP conditions, applicants must be 40 years or younger.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:

APPLICANTS WITH AN AWARDED MASTER’S DEGREE (6 -YEAR FUNDED TRACK)

• A Master’s qualification in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics (GPA of 70% or equivalent).


• Demonstrated interest in becoming an academic, evidenced by teaching experience or tutoring at university level in Engineering Mathematics at first-year and/or second-year level.


• Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study towards a PhD in undergraduate mathematics education and/or engineering education within three months of appointment.


• Commitment to transformation, inclusivity, and student success.

APPLICANTS WITH A PHD/DOCTORAL DEGREE (4-YEAR FUNDED TRACK)

• A Master’s qualification in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics (GPA of 70% or equivalent).


• A completed PhD/Doctoral degree in an aligned field.


• Demonstrated interest in becoming an academic, evidenced by teaching experience or tutoring at university level in Engineering Mathematics at first-year and/or second-year level.


• Commitment to transformation, inclusivity, and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teach and assess in first-year and second-year Engineering Mathematics across mainstream and/or extended curriculum streams;


• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment development, and academic literacies as relevant to Engineering Mathematics;


• Design and evaluate curriculum-integrated interventions that support at-risk students;


• Contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning in Engineering Mathematics through research outputs;


• Participate in academic development and student support initiatives in ASPECT/ADP/CHED;


• Contribute to departmental and institutional service as required.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026, is R 974, 126

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) to create a candidate profile and to submit     your application.

 Please complete and attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A letter of motivation that speaks to your suitability for the role


• Curriculum Vitae (CV)


• Copies of your ID and relevant academic transcripts


• The names of three referees, including their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan at [email protected] or 021650 3469

Closing date:         8 June 2026 

Website:               www.ched.uct.ac.za

Equity Sentence:

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity

When you apply for a position at UCT, we collect your personal information to assess your application, communicate with you, and coordinate interview logistics. Information such as race, gender, nationality, and disability status is used to support our Employment Equity obligations. We also verify your references, qualifications, conduct criminal and, for certain roles, credit checks. For more information about how the University of Cape Town uses personal information and your rights, please email [email protected].

The University reserves the right to extend the closing date for applications if deemed necessary and reserves the right to make no appointment.