Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Job no:516413
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing - Department of Mathematics and Statistics

• One Level B position and one Level B/C position, full-time tenurable appointment
• Base salary range: Level B: $108,509 - $128,404 / Level C: $132,381- $152,279 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the School

As a world top 100 University, UWA has the infrastructure, resources and industry connections required to provide extensive opportunities to produce world class collaborative research. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UWA is one of three Departments in the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing.

About the Department

The Department is well regarded for high quality teaching and research. In addition to a broad based undergraduate program in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, the Department contributes to the teaching of Applied Statistics for the Data Science Major and the Master of Data Science, in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Located within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Centre for Applied Statistics provides mathematical and statistical advice to external clients and to other disciplines within the University, promotes national and international collaboration, and supports the discipline of Statistics within the University and the wider  community.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, conduct high quality and high impact research in Statistics and related areas. As a passionate advocate for teaching excellence the successful candidate will develop and deliver undergraduate and masters curricula that focus on Statistics and Data Science, as well as contributing to the Department, School, and University community by contributing to service activities.

You will display enthusiasm for scholarship, capacity for academic leadership, willingness to engage with industry and other Departments and Schools within the university, and a strong desire to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

About your application

For details on the responsibilities for the Lecturer Level B and the Senior Lecturer Level C position, please view the position description below.  Position Description - Level B [516413].pdf  Position Description - Level C [516413].pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55pm AWST on Monday, 19 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Giudici at [email protected]

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:22 Jan 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:19 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time