Lecturer: Mathematical Sciences (Level A/B)

• Be part of an exciting future in the Mathematical Sciences at UniSA
• Two continuing opportunities, flexible employment arrangements available
• Commencement Salary: Level A $93,165 or Level B $104,838 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our people, so we strongly encourage female applicants, people with a disability and/or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders descent to apply.

At least one of these appointments will be made to a female or gender-diverse applicant.

About the Roles

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, high-performing team of mathematics academics at the University of South Australia. These positions will contribute to and enhance our high-quality teaching of service and discipline-specific courses at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate level within UniSA STEM, and help advance STEM’s dynamic research agenda.

The Teaching focused position is responsible for the development and delivery of teaching resources and activities in the Mathematical Sciences in undergraduate and postgraduate programs within UniSA STEM and across the University.

The Teaching and Research focused position is responsible for the development and delivery of teaching resources and activities within STEM’s undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs and for contributing to STEM’s research agenda. To be considered for Level B, a doctoral qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field, is required.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of engaging, relevant and technology-enhanced curricula
• Deliver high-quality teaching that is informed by relevant research, scholarship and industry practice
• Contribute to research and/or scholarly activity, independently and/or as a member of a team
• Establish and nurture collaborations to raise the profile of the discipline
• Contribute to external activities that add to the public knowledge of the discipline

Along with being an enthusiastic and collaborative colleague, you’ll have a genuine commitment to student learning and to innovative research and/or scholarly activity. Some of the key skills and experience you’ll bring include:

Teaching focused position Level A

• Bachelor qualification and either a postgraduate degree or relevant industry/discipline experience in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline
• Ability to undertake a range of teaching duties
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary teaching methodologies

• Bachelor qualification along with postgraduate degree or relevant industry/discipline experience in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated ability and experience in teaching, including design and preparation of teaching activities and resources
• Understanding of and experience in using a range of contemporary teaching methodologies

• Bachelor qualification and either a postgraduate degree or relevant industry/discipline experience in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline. Candidates who are nearing completion of their doctoral qualification are encouraged to apply
• Ability to undertake a range of teaching duties
• Ability to undertake research in one or more of the following areas:
  • applied statistics
  • applied optimisation
  • classical applied mathematical modelling
  • Knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary teaching methodologies

• A doctoral qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated ability and experience in teaching, including design and preparation of teaching activities and resources
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research in one or more of the following areas:
  • applied statistics
  • applied optimisation
  • classical applied mathematical modelling
• Understanding of and experience in using a range of contemporary teaching methodologies

• High-level communication skills including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, colleagues, and external parties
• Empathy for students from a variety of backgrounds
• High-level administrative and organisational skills

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 0482 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 4234.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 15 August 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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