Teaching Fellow in Statistics/Data Science

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS) at the University of Kent is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Statistics or Data Science. Our Statistics group is has a strong reputation for its world-leading research in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Statistical Ecology, and we are looking for outstanding educators who are passionate about contributing to our recognised educational environment.

As a Teaching Fellow, you will make significant contributions to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will play a key role in the development and delivery of teaching material and ensure a high-quality student experience. You will also have opportunities for professional growth, including collaborating with academic colleagues and participating in key administrative and student-support duties.

As a Teaching Fellow you can expect to be involved in:

• Delivering engaging and high-quality teaching across a variety of settings, from small tutorials to large lectures
• Developing excellent teaching and learning support materials for various modules
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking project work
• Setting and marking assessments and examinations and feeding back to students in a timely manner

What will you bring to the role?

• Hold a PhD or equivalent experience in Statistics, Data Sciences or a relevant discipline
• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching programmes
• Ability to engage the interests and enthusiasm of students, inspiring them to learn
• Evidence of, and a personal commitment to, developing excellence in both teaching and student experience.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/. 

Full details about teaching in the School can be found on our website: www.kent.ac.uk/smsas

Please see the 'Apply' link above to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact:

peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CEMS-272-24-EXT.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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