Lecturer in Mathematics - AC2504LS

The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its research and teaching strengths in Geometry by appointing to Lecturer level within our Pure Mathematics Division in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.This is a 5-year fixed term position. The successful candidate will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a PhD in Geometry or a related area. We are particularly interested in candidates who will complement existing Geometry research interests in the School, which is expanding to form a new Geometry research group. Candidates should have teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level, have experience applying relevant analytical skills and teaching techniques to a wide range of learners, have good communication skills and share our desire to educate and inform students. Experience in curriculum development in pure mathematics or in similar disciplines will be an advantage, as will being able to work effectively in a team.

As a research and teaching position, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of teaching modules in mathematics that may be at a range of levels from first year undergraduate to specialised honours level modules in Pure Mathematics. They will also supervise final-year undergraduate projects, and will have the opportunity to supervise PhD students.

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Antonia Wilmot-Smith (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk); or the Head of Division of Pure Mathematics, Professor Colva Roney-Dougal (Colva.Roney-Dougal@st-andrews.ac.uk); or the Head of Geometry, Dr Yoav Len (yoav.len@st-andrews.ac.uk).

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

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