Postgraduate Teaching Fellow

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney's School of Mathematics and Statistics is seeking Postgraduate Teaching Fellows at Associate Lecturer level. These fixed-term, part-time roles support undergraduate tutorials, prepare materials, and assist with assessment while you continue your PhD or MPhil.

The position offers training, mentoring, and opportunities to tutor first-year units and potentially deliver lectures, with a pro-rata base salary of $93,424 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Statistics/Data Science.
• Enrolment in a PhD or MPhil in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney at the time of application.
• Ability to tutor undergraduate units in mathematics and/or statistics.
• Demonstrated time management, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and prepare tutorials (mostly first year).
• Contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations.
• Conduct examination marking.
• Respond to student enquiries.
• Undertake administrative functions.
• Prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contribute to tutorial rewrites/updates.
• Assist with development and delivery of undergraduate education.
• Work on education-related projects aligned to the School's strategy.

Skills

Tutoring

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Academic administration

Education

Honours degree in Mathematics or Statistics/Data Science

PhD or MPhil enrolment in School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney

Tools

LaTeX/TeX

Matlab

R

Python

Canvas/EdStem/WebWork

Job description

Position Overview

4 x Part-time (0.2 FTE, 7.5 hours per week), 2-year, fixed term positions, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics

Exciting opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University academics

Base Salary (Level A) $93,424 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the Opportunity

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD OR MPHIL DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

About the Role

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is currently seeking Honours graduates (or equivalent) in Mathematics and/or Statistics for appointment as a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at Associate Lecturer level. The Postgraduate Teaching Fellows contribute to the teaching and learning activities of the School through the delivery of undergraduate tutorials; the preparation and development of tutorial materials and quizzes; exam preparation and marking; and by assisting with academic administration and supporting the work of the Director of First Year. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD or MPhil degree within the School of Mathematics and Statistics and expect to remain enrolled until at least 1 December 2028. The salary for these positions is paid in addition to any scholarship funding. The Fellowship Program provides training and experience in tertiary teaching to outstanding postgraduate students, with the aim of developing the next generation of university academics. Comprehensive training is provided by the School, along with ongoing support and mentoring from academic staff throughout the appointment. As part of the role, you would be expected to tutor primarily in first-year Mathematics and/or Statistics units and may be provided with opportunities to deliver some lectures.

Key Responsibilities

• conduct and prepare tutorials (mostly first year)
• contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations
• conduct examination marking
• respond to student enquiries
• undertake administrative functions
• prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contributing to tutorial rewrites/updates
• assist with the development and delivery of undergraduate education
• work on education-related projects aligned to the strategy of the School

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Postgraduate Teaching Fellows who have:

• an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Statistics/Data Science
• an enrolment in a PhD or MPhil degree in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney at the time of application
• potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity
• ability to tutor undergraduate units in mathematics and/or statistics
• understanding of the subject matter within mathematics and/or statistics
• a passion for teaching
• good time management, organisational, and administrative skills with attention to detail
• proven excellence in both written and verbal communication
• motivation and ability to work independently
• developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design

Desirable

• experience in the use of LaTeX or TeX capabilities in programming and IT, particularly symbolic algebra packages (e.g. Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica), statistical programming languages (e.g. R and Python), and/or online learning support systems (e.g. Canvas, EdStem and WebWork)

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre‑employment Checks and Declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO Statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Application Deadline

Applications Close Wednesday 11 November 2026 11:59 PM

Additional Information

The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre‑employment checks before an appointment is made.

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