Postgraduate Teaching Fellow in the School of Mathematics and Statistics

• Part-time (7.5 hours per week) 2 year fixed term employment, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics

• Excellent opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University academics

• Base Salary Level A $78K p.a. pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Open only to internal PhD and Masters students currently enrolled at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney

The University is welcoming applications for multiple Postgraduate Teaching Fellow positions within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The Postgraduate Teaching Fellows contribute to the teaching and learning efforts of the School of Mathematics and Statistics through the provision of undergraduate tutorials; preparation and design of tutorial materials and quizzes; exam preparation and marking; as well as assisting with academic administration and supporting the work of the Director of First Year. Training is provided by the School, with ongoing support throughout the year by academic staff involved in the teaching program. Teaching Fellows are expected to tutor in areas of first year Mathematics and/or Statistics and may be provided with lecturing opportunities later in their appointment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct and prepare for first-year tutorials

• contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations

• examination marking

• respond to student enquiries

• undertake administrative functions

• participate in University events and outreach activities, such as Open Days

• prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contributing to tutorial rewrites/updates.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Sydney is one of the largest in Australia. It has more than 89 academic staff to supervise research and teaching 74 postgraduate students and 925 equivalent full-time student-load undergraduate students.

To learn more about the School of Mathematics and Statistics click here

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow who has:

• enrolled for a PHD, MSc, or MMathSci at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney at the time of application

• not completed more than 2 years of their postgraduate candidature

• potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity

• an ability to tutor undergraduate in mathematics and/or statistics

• an understanding of the subject-matter within mathematics and/or statistics

• organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail

• a proven excellence in both written and verbal communication

• a developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design.

Desirable:

• experience in the use of Latex or TeX

• capabilities in programming and IT experience, particularly symbolic algebra packages (e.g. Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica), and/or statistical programming languages (e.g. R, python), and/or online learning support systems (e.g. Canvas, Ed and Webworks)

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Sunday 16 January 2022

Please note: The University of Sydney will be closed from 24 December 2021 until 9 January 2022 inclusive.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, your academic transcript, evidence of your University of Sydney enrolment and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 16 January 2022 11:59 PM

• Part-time (7.5 hours per week) 2 year fixed term employment, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics

• Excellent opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University academics

• Base Salary Level A $78K p.a. pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

Open only to internal PhD and Masters students currently enrolled at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney

The University is welcoming applications for multiple Postgraduate Teaching Fellow positions within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The Postgraduate Teaching Fellows contribute to the teaching and learning efforts of the School of Mathematics and Statistics through the provision of undergraduate tutorials; preparation and design of tutorial materials and quizzes; exam preparation and marking; as well as assisting with academic administration and supporting the work of the Director of First Year. Training is provided by the School, with ongoing support throughout the year by academic staff involved in the teaching program. Teaching Fellows are expected to tutor in areas of first year Mathematics and/or Statistics and may be provided with lecturing opportunities later in their appointment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct and prepare for first-year tutorials

• contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations

• examination marking

• respond to student enquiries

• undertake administrative functions

• participate in University events and outreach activities, such as Open Days

• prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contributing to tutorial rewrites/updates.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Sydney is one of the largest in Australia. It has more than 89 academic staff to supervise research and teaching 74 postgraduate students and 925 equivalent full-time student-load undergraduate students.

To learn more about the School of Mathematics and Statistics click here

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow who has:

• enrolled for a PHD, MSc, or MMathSci at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney at the time of application

• not completed more than 2 years of their postgraduate candidature

• potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity

• an ability to tutor undergraduate in mathematics and/or statistics

• an understanding of the subject-matter within mathematics and/or statistics

• organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail

• a proven excellence in both written and verbal communication

• a developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design.

Desirable:

• experience in the use of Latex or TeX

• capabilities in programming and IT experience, particularly symbolic algebra packages (e.g. Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica), and/or statistical programming languages (e.g. R, python), and/or online learning support systems (e.g. Canvas, Ed and Webworks)

Closing date for applications

11.59pm, Sunday 16 January 2022

Please note: The University of Sydney will be closed from 24 December 2021 until 9 January 2022 inclusive.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, your academic transcript, evidence of your University of Sydney enrolment and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email [email protected]

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for
this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 16 January 2022 11:59 PM