Lecturer - Applied Mathematics

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This role is based in Sydney, Australia, at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, which has more than ninety continuing academic staff and several dozen research staff.

The purpose of this role is to conduct independent research and deliver excellent teaching in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. A Lecturer (level B) academic is expected to carry out activities to develop their scholarly research in areas that align with the research strengths in the School and professional activities both nationally and internationally and to actively contribute to the School’s teaching activities across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Key Details:

• Level B - $127k - $150k - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Continuing, full-time (35 hours per week).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Actively carry out high quality and high impact research in the areas that align with the research strengths in the School.
• Work both collaboratively and independently on research grant proposals and applications to national competitive grant agencies and other funding bodies.
• Develop research collaborations within the School as well as links with other groups on campus and/or industry as appropriate.
• Actively disseminate research findings at seminars and conferences within the School, the UNSW environment, nationally and internationally.
• Supervise Honours and Masters Course Work projects; and supervise PhD and Masters Research students.
• Contribute to the design of programs and courses. Deliver high quality teaching, using appropriate pedagogical methodologies and technologies.
• Actively participate in school activities and demonstrate an ability and willingness to take on leadership roles in the School.
• Undertake administrative duties as specified by the Head of School and participate in School, Faculty and/or University committees as required.
• Actively engage with industry and the community to develop significant productive relationships, attract industry funding and participate in professional activities if required.
• Work collaboratively with peers across the Faculty and UNSW in all aspects of academic endeavour and contribute to mentoring of other staff.

About The Successful Applicant:

• PhD or equivalent qualification in relevant mathematical sciences.
• Demonstrated research ability in an area of applied mathematics which aligns with the research directions in the school.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
• Evidence of research collaborations.
• Capacity to conduct productive research at an international level.
• Strong publication record in top, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality external grant applications.
• Ability to supervise PhD students and willingness to undertake any compliance and supervisor training as required.

How to Apply:

You should provide a cover letter and systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

Contact: Wolfgang Schief, w.schief@unsw.edu.au.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.