Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Mathematics & Statistics

This role is based in Sydney, Australia.

About the School of Mathematics and Statistics

The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than ninety continuing academic staff and more than thirty research staff, as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the only university in Australia 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 applied and pure mathematics, and statistics, with particular strengths in:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Bayesian and Monte Carlo Methods
• Biomathematics
• Biostatistics and Ecology
• Combinatorics
• Computational Mathematics
• Data Science
• Dynamical Systems and Integrability
• Finance and Risk Analysis
• Fluid Dynamics and Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
• Fractional Calculus
• Geometry
• Mathematical Modelling
• Mathematical Physics
• Number Theory
• Nonparametric Statistics
• Optimisation
• Quantum Mathematics
• Stochastic Analysis
• Stochastic Modelling

The School's research groups are interconnected, with frequent interactions between groups and with other schools and faculties both within and outside UNSW.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to conduct independent research and deliver excellent teaching in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The Lecturer (Level B) / Senior Lecturer (Level C) is expected to carry out activities to develop their scholarly research in areas that align with the School’s research strengths and professional activities both nationally and internationally, and to actively contribute to the School’s teaching activities across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

There are 2 roles available.

About the Research Area

The School seeks to make appointments in the growing area of operator-theoretic methods for dynamical systems, covering a broad spectrum from theory to applications, in connection with the establishment of a world-class research cluster led by Scientia Professor Gary Froyland. The focus of the theoretical end of this spectrum is on fundamental research in relevant fields, which may link to areas of pure mathematics, while the applied end is concerned with the development and implementation of operator-theoretic methods in dynamic data analysis.

Responsibilities

Level B:

• Actively carry out high-quality and high-impact research in areas that align with the School’s research strengths, with a view to publication in influential and high-impact scholarly journals.
• Work both collaboratively and independently on research grant proposals and applications to national competitive grant agencies and other funding bodies.
• Develop research collaborations within the School, the University, and more broadly at both national and international levels, including industrial collaborations.
• Actively disseminate research findings at seminars and conferences within the School, the UNSW environment, nationally, and internationally.
• Supervise undergraduate (honours) and postgraduate coursework capstone projects.
• Supervise and mentor PhD and Masters research students.
• Contribute to the design of programs and courses.
• Deliver high-quality teaching using appropriate pedagogical methodologies and technologies, including teaching mathematics and a wide range of non-mathematics students at all levels, including Honours and Masters level courses.
• Actively participate in school activities and demonstrate an ability and willingness to take on leadership roles in the School.
• Undertake administrative duties as specified by the Head of School and participate in School, Faculty, and/or University committees as required.
• Actively engage with industry and the community to develop significant productive relationships, attract industry funding, and participate in professional activities if required.
• Work collaboratively with peers across the Faculty and UNSW in all aspects of academic endeavour and contribute to mentoring of other staff.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure actions or omissions do not impact the health and safety of yourself or others.

Level C (in addition to the above):

• Play a significant role in research projects, including, where appropriate, leadership of a research team.
• Obtain research income from nationally competitive research grants (and/or research fellowships) and research end-users as a member or leader, at or above the level relevant to the discipline in leading universities.
• Apply critically reflective teaching practices and provide assessment and feedback at both course and program level.
• Attract peer recognition and establish research network/s at the international level.

Requirements

Level B:

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in relevant mathematical sciences.
• Demonstrated research ability in an area of mathematics which aligns with the research directions in the School.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
• Evidence of research collaborations.
• Capacity to conduct productive research at an international level.
• Strong publication record in top, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality external grant applications.
• Ability to supervise PhD students and willingness to undertake any compliance and supervisor training as required.
• Experience in student supervision, including Honours, Masters, and vacation scholar projects.
• High-level oral and written communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to deliver high-quality and innovative teaching and student experience to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Level C (in addition to the above):

• A substantial record of publications in top, peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Strong dedication to independent research and research leadership.
• Demonstrated record of competitive external research funding.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning using a range of pedagogical approaches and educational technologies, development and delivery of courses and programs at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Excellent leadership skills in community and professional engagement.

Pay

• Level B: $133,000 - $156,000 per annum
• Level C: $161,000 - $185,000 per annum

Plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Schedule

Continuing, full-time (35 hours per week).