Senior Lecturer in Mathematics

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.

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

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all the selection criteria should demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity when assessing your suitability for this role.

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as mathematics or statistics. Additional selection criteria are:

Level B (Lecturer):

• A growing profile of contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, evidence for which can include designing learning materials and assessment tasks, using effective teaching and learning approaches, coordinating courses and participating in other student activities.

• A developing national profile in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.

• Evidence of contributing to and sometimes leading applications for external research funding.

• A growing record of effective supervision of Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research students.

• Evidence of effective performance in internal service roles and of contributions to external activities.

Level C (Senior Lecturer):

• An established profile of effective contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, including improving curriculum design and assessment practices, modifying teaching and learning approaches to achieve enhanced learning outcomes, and leading courses, discipline plans or programs.

• Evidence of building and maintaining education collaborations and undertaking professional learning in teaching.

• National recognition, with a developing international profile, in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications, invitations to high-profile conferences, and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.

• Evidence of contributing to and sometimes leading successful applications for external research funding.

• An established record of effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students to successful completion, evidence for which can include a supervisory role contributing to successful completion of Honours or HDR students, developing supervisee capabilities and skills, and facilitating engagement opportunities for supervisees.

• Demonstrated achievement and initiative in internal service roles in conjunction with an established record of external activities.

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.

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Questions? 

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 (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for their application to be considered:

• An outline of their research program.

• Resume.

• Cover letter addressing (1) the ‘About You’ section within the Appointment Booklet and (2) how their research complements and supplements the current research strengths in the School.

• The contact details of at least two referees who will be able to write recommendation letters. You will be notified before your referees are contacted.

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

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.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

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

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