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University of Edinburgh, School of Mathematics

Position ID:
713-UT_STATS [#28434, 14241]
Position Title:
University Teacher in Statistics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Edinburgh, City of EH9 3JZ, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/08 23:59:59 (posted 2026/05/14, listed until 2026/06/08)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint a University Teacher with a focus on Statistics and Data Science. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months involving teaching across a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. 
The role will also include involvement in assessment of students, helping to develop courses and programmes, where this is appropriate, and teaching related administration, which could include providing academic support to students. There will be opportunities to take part in scholarship activities in our School. 
The School takes career development seriously: we will mentor the post holder to develop key skills and experiences in teaching and learning and support participation in the Edinburgh Teaching Award, which leads to a Higher Education Academy Fellowship. 

The post is available from 1st September 2026 and is fixed term for 12 months.
Salary: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: 
  • A PhD in Statistics 
  • Experience and achievement in teaching within Higher Education reflected in a growing personal teaching portfolio Excellent written and oral communication skills in a range of contexts 
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills 
  • Ability to plan and initiate activities and projects and develop self and others
Applications must include a CV and cover letter clearly describing your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 8th June 2026, 23:59 (UK time).
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 22 June 2026.

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Contact: Nicole Augustin
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
School of Mathematics
James Clerk Maxwell Building
King's Buildings
University of Edinburgh
Mayfield Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JZ
Web Page: www.maths.ed.ac.uk