Position Description

Raybould Tutorial Fellow / Lecturer – Mathematics

• School of Mathematics and Physics
• Full-time, fixed-term position up to 12 months
• Academic Level A / Level B
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or secondary school mathematics teacher to refresh their mathematical skills and re-engage with the discipline at the tertiary level. At a top 50 globally ranked university, your work will have real impact – not just in academia, but in the lives of students preparing to shape the future.

In this role, you’ll help bridge the critical gap between secondary and tertiary education, designing and refining course materials that deepen mathematical understanding and spark intellectual curiosity. You'll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment that values innovation in teaching and learning.

As a member of a vibrant academic community, you’ll engage with talented students and dedicated educators, contributing meaningfully to their development while advancing your own career within an institution that champions excellence, inclusion, and purpose-driven education.

Key responsibilities will include:

Teaching

• Teach, facilitate, and examine undergraduate, honours, and/or postgraduate coursework students in Mathematics.
• Contribute to the curriculum through preparation of teaching materials and assessment.
• Provide high-quality service to students, including academic consultation and advice.
• Gather evidence of teaching effectiveness to improve the quality of courses and teaching and engage in professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Understand and apply University rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.

In addition to the above, at Level B will:

• Engage in educational collaborations to document and disseminate good teaching practices in the School.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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

Academic Level A

Applicants should have completed a degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Education (majoring in Mathematics/Statistics).

• Evidence of high-quality Mathematics and/or Statistics teaching at a senior secondary level.
• An emerging teaching profile in Mathematics/Statistics with evidence of impact on student learning.
• Participation in activities to develop teaching expertise in the discipline.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

Academic Level B

Applicants should have completed a degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Education (majoring in Mathematics/Statistics), preferably a PhD in Mathematics/Statistics or Education.

• Evidence of high-quality Mathematics/Statistics teaching at a senior secondary level across a variety of settings.
• Significant resource development experience at the senior secondary and/or tertiary level.
• An emerging profile of teaching impact in the discipline and/or emerging profile in education research in the discipline and/or emerging research profile with high-quality outputs in the discipline.
• Participation in projects that improve curriculum, pedagogy, or assessment practices of others
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Head of Mathematics smp.head.maths@uq.edu.au.

For application queries or a full job description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-51607) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

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

• Resume
• Cover letter the addresses the ‘About You’ section

Applications close 19 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51607). Please note that the mock lectures and interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 6 October 2025.

About the Selection Process

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present 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 and will be 25 minutes, plus questions. Please note that the mock lectures and interviews are likely to occur in the week starting 6 October 2025.

Other Information

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.