Lecturer in Mathematics (T&S) DIICSU - UOD1657

The School of Science and Engineering has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructure.

With its award-winning Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID), and departments in engineering, computing, physics and mathematics, the School offers a portfolio of disciplines and curriculums and state of the art facilities which prepare and inform the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. The School is run by an enthusiastic, committed and approachable team of experts who are recognised for their teaching approaches. It is also one of the fastest growing schools within the University.

The Dundee International Institute of Central South University (the Institute) is an exciting new partnership between the University of Dundee (UoD) and Central South University (CSU) in China. CSU is a Class A Double First Class University located in Changsha, Hunan Province.

This post will be based at DIICSU in Changsha, China. A semester at CSU is 20 weeks, of which 16 are taught, with the remainder used for assessment.

Your priorities will include:

• To spend both semesters each academic year at CSU to deliver teaching in the programmes and develop teaching and scholarship collaborations with colleagues at CSU.
• To be responsible for the design and quality of course modules in specialist areas. Where appropriate, to identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
• To meet the requirements of the University of Dundee Quality Framework, ensuring that all teaching and assessment activities are maintained to the required standards.

Who we’re looking for:

• PhD in a relevant subject
• Clear evidence of learning and teaching competence, including at least two years of teaching experience at university level
• Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects
• Ability to teach and manage project based teaching

We are one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

As this role is permanently based in China, the role holder must hold the right to work in China or be eligible to obtain this. Support with making an application for a Chinese work visa will be provided, if necessary

For further information about this position please contact Professor Karen Petrie (k.petrie@dundee.ac.uk)

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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