Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mathematics or Statistics

• School of Mathematics and Physics
• Full-time, permanent position
• Diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment
• Academic Level B / C
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The School of Mathematics and Physics is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in mathematics or statistics. The appointee will have a developed research program in mathematics or statistics, and will be required to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, including service courses. The appointee will also supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework and Honours students, conduct high-quality research and perform administrative, outreach and other activities associated with the School.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess student performance, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, and provide performance feedback.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships internal and external to the university, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching and research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. 

About You

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as mathematics or statistics.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, and education check.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. 

Questions?

For more details about this position, including additional selection criteria please click here to view the information booklet.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Barbara Maenhaut via smp.head.maths@uq.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-43217) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply?

All candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline.

Applications close 3 November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43217) 

About the Selection Process

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a seminar and a mock lecture to members of the School community prior to their scheduled interview. The lecture topic will be provided in advance to shortlisted candidates. The research seminar will be for 40 minutes plus 5-10 minutes of questions, and the mock lecture will be 25 minutes, plus questions.

Please note that the seminars and mock lectures are likely to occur on Friday 22 and Monday 25 November 2024, and interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing November 25, 2024.

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