Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Mathematics and/or Statistics

• Full time/Continuing,
• Located at Bendigo Campus
• Level B - $100,480-$118,659 plus 17% superannuation
• Level C – $122,297-$ 140,478 plus 17% superannuation  

About the position

The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is comprised of active teaching and research staff across the broad disciplines of applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, and physics.   The department offers undergraduate majors in mathematics, statistics, data science, and physics, and provides many important subjects that are undertaken by students from a diverse range of courses and disciplinary backgrounds (eg. engineering, life sciences, education). Both the school and department foster collaborative projects across disciplines. We are therefore seeking, at either levels B or C, a mathematics/statistics academic or data scientist to contribute to the teaching of our undergraduate subjects in mathematics and statistics and Master of Data Science Online.  A Level B or Level C teaching and research academic is expected to contribute to the discipline at the national level. They will develop curriculum, teach and undertake research or other scholarly work relevant to the development of their discipline or professional field.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in curriculum development and teaching with a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership at course/program/research group or similar level.
• Proven ability to mentor and supervise undergraduate, honour and postgraduate students.
• Strong record of research publication, with appropriate evidence of quality and impact.
• Demonstrated record of achievement as a leading practitioner with a reputation for skills, knowledge and expertise at a state/national level.
• Success in obtaining research funding from grants/contracts/consultancies.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a co-operative and collegial manner.

Overseas applications are being accepted

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. 

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply
Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 23rd April 2023.

Position Enquiries:  Narelle Brack Hiring Manager via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 5191

Position Descriptions below:

 PD-Lecturer Mathematics and or Statistics Level B T&R.docx

 PD-Senior Lecturer Mathematics and or Statistics Level C T&R.docx

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description

 Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.