University of New South Wales, Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:

UNSW-EFLEC [#28647, 541695]

Position Title:

Lecturer - Education Focussed - Mathematics and Statistics

Position Type:

Teaching stream faculty

Position Location:

Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia

Appl Deadline:

2026/08/20 00:00:00 (posted 2026/07/26, listed until 2026/08/21)

Position Description:

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Lecturer - Education Focussed, in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW Sydney

THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than eighty continuing academic staff and more than thirty research staff as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the only university in Australia to be ranked in the top 100 in the world in mathematics and statistics by CWTS Leiden, US News and QS. The School embodies a broad range of research interests in the areas of applied and pure mathematics, and statistics.

UNSW’s Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. The School of Mathematics & Statistics EF staff are expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The Lecturer - EF (level B) carries out teaching and other scholarly activities associated with mathematics and statistics education in the School. The School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs cover a wide spectrum of courses in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics mirroring the School’s strong research programs. It has particular strengths in Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Geometry, Mathematical Physics and Number Theory, Bayesian and Monte Carlo Methods, Mathematical Modelling and Biomathematics, Quantum Mathematics, Biostatistics and Ecology, Computational Mathematics, Data Science, Dynamical Systems and Integrability, Finance and Risk Analysis, Nonparametric Statistics, Fluid Dynamics and Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Optimisation, Stochastic Analysis, Stochastic Modelling, and Fractional Calculus.

Women and candidates from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the role:

Level B - $133k - $156k (in AUD) - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading. Continuing (scheduled start Jan 2027). Full-time (35 hours per week). The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

Full details of the position, including the position description, duties, selection criteria, and how to apply, may be found at https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/541695/lecturer-education-focused-mathematics-statistics

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

For informal queries, please see the contact details below.

Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Applications close: August 20th, 2026, 10:00 EDT

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/541695/lecturer-education-focused-mathematics-statistics .

Contact: Andrew Francis

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: School of Mathematics and Statistics
University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2031
Australia

Web Page: https://www.unsw.edu.au/science/our-schools/maths