Position Description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mathematics or Statistics

• School of Mathematics and Physics
• Full-time, permanent position
• Diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment
• Academic Level B / C
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The School of Mathematics and Physics is seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in mathematics or statistics. This position is only open to women and those who identify as women. This recruitment strategy is aimed at continuing to improve the diversity of the School’s academic staff, and to demonstrate its commitment to gender equity. The appointee will have a developed research program in mathematics or statistics, and will be required to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, including service courses. The appointee will also supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework and Honours students, conduct high-quality research and perform administrative, outreach and other activities associated with the School.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess student performance, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, and provide performance feedback.
• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships internal and external to the university, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching and research 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.

The current under-representation of women in mathematics, nationally and at UQ means that we will only accept applications from women and those who identify as women, for this current position.

The School is committed to supporting female academics to develop and maintain a fulfilling career at UQ. There are a range of School targeted measures and broader UQ initiatives to support this (see information booklet).

Listen to inspiring interviews from women who have found success in academic and professional roles at UQ, featured in UQ’s Women Finding Success Podcast.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will 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

The filling of this position constitutes an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld). This position is only open to women and those who identify as women.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges, which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all the selection criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity when assessing your suitability for this role.

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as mathematics or statistics. Additional selection criteria are:

Level B (Lecturer):

• A growing profile of contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, evidence for which can include designing learning materials and assessment tasks, using effective teaching and learning approaches, coordinating courses and participating in other student experiences.
• A developing national profile in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.
• Evidence of contributing to and sometimes leading applications for external research funding.
• A growing record of effective supervision of Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research students.
• Evidence of effective performance in internal service roles and of contributions to external activities.

Level C (Senior Lecturer):

• An established profile of effective contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, including improving curriculum design and assessment practices, modifying teaching and learning approaches to achieve enhanced learning outcomes, and leading courses, discipline plans or programs.
• Evidence of building and maintaining education collaborations and undertaking professional learning in teaching.
• National recognition, with a developing international profile, in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications, invitations to high-profile conferences, and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.
• Evidence of contributing to and often leading successful applications for external research funding.
• An established record of effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students to successful completion, evidence for which can include: supervisory role contributing to successful completion of Honours or RHD students; developing supervisee capabilities and skills, and facilitating engagement opportunities for supervisees.
• Demonstrated achievement and initiative in internal service roles in conjunction with an established record of external activities.

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

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Barbara Maenhaut via smp.head.maths@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-42992) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

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

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

• An outline of their research program.
• Resume.
• Cover letter addressing (1) the ‘About You’ section within the Appointment Booklet and (2) explaining how their research complements and supplements the current research strengths in the School.
• The contact details of at least two referees who will be able to write recommendation letters. You will be notified before references are conducted.

About the Selection Process

Please note that seminars, mock lectures may be scheduled for mid-November 2024 and interviews for the week commencing November 18th with the shortlisted candidates.

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a seminar and a mock lecture to members of the School community prior to their scheduled interview. The lecture topic will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates. The research seminar will be for 40 minutes plus 5-10 minutes of questions and the mock lecture will be 25 minutes, plus questions.

To satisfy prerequisite questions and ensure applications can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.

Applications close 21 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42992).

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.