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Lecturer/Associate Lecturer in Mathematics

• Undertake scholarly coursework teaching in Mathematics
• Become part of a vibrant and intellectually active environment
• Part time (0.3), 3 year fixed-term position based in Hobart (Flexible between 0.2FTE – 0.3FTE, Level A or B) 

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Focused Lecturer or Associate Lecturer in Mathematics in the School of Natural Sciences, which is part of the College of Sciences and Engineering.

The Lecturer in Mathematics is responsible for developing and delivering teaching material within the discipline of mathematics. The Associate Lecturer will initially work under the direction of senior academic staff as they develop their expertise in teaching to gradually operate with increasing autonomy. They will be responsible for delivering teaching material within the discipline of mathematics.

The appointee will become part of a vibrant and intellectually active environment with strong links to other disciplines within the School and College. The workload allocation category of this position is Teaching Focused. The University of Tasmania is the only university in the state; as such, we have the mission to provide students with a variety of backgrounds and diverse career plans a high-quality environment to develop analytical problem-solving skills and a deep knowledge of the roles that mathematics plays in society and technological development. 

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake scholarly undergraduate and postgraduate coursework teaching of a high quality.
• Contribute to unit development and the successful supervision of honours students, in order to meet and regularly exceed the University’s teaching expectations for Level A or B.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally.

­What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in Mathematics, or in a closely related field, or a four-year tertiary qualification or significant progress towards a PhD or equivalent, in Mathematics or a closely related field and/or professional experience.
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning across introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate levels.
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive networks with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A or Level B and will have a total remuneration package of $121,737 pro rata up to 150,759 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $80,462 to $128,854 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Andrew Bassom, Head of Discipline in Mathematics, Andrew.Bassom@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 2403.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500516 - Associate Lecturer in Mathematics (Level A).pdf

 Position Description - 500516 - Lecturer in Mathematics (Level B).pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.