UNSW
Lecturer - Education Focused - Mathematics & Statistics
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Lecturer - Education Focused - Mathematics & Statistics
Job no: 541695
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Lecturer
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
- One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
- Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
- Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
The School of Mathematics and Statistics currently has more than eighty continuing academic staff and more than thirty research staff as well as visiting academics. UNSW is the only university in Australia to be 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 the areas of applied and pure mathematics, and statistics.
UNSW’s Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. The School of Mathematics & Statistics EF staff are expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.
About The Role
Level B - $133K - $156K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
Continuing (scheduled start Jan 2027)
Full-time (35 hours per week)
The role reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.
Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include
- Teach mathematics and statistics courses to a range of audiences at the University as required.
- Teach specialist Honours and Masters level courses, if required.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of the School’s teaching programs and courses.
- Actively develop educational resources for mathematics and statistics education. This may include the development of online materials, exam materials, and lecture notes.
- Develop learning and teaching collaborations within the School as well as links with other groups on campus.
- Actively contribute to learning and teaching seminars within the School, or more broadly.
- Supervise senior undergraduate (Honours) projects and Masters Coursework projects if required.
- Actively participate in School activities and demonstrate an ability and willingness to take on administrative 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.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health & safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.
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About The Successful Applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
- A PhD or equivalent qualification in mathematics or statistics, and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
- Capacity to conduct productive research and/or scholarship related to mathematics and statistics education.
- Capacity for, or experience in, student supervision including, e.g., Honours Thesis, Coursework Masters Project, Summer Scholars Project.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
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You should provide a cover letter and systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
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Contact:
Andrew Francis
Applications close: August 20th, 2026
Find Out More About Working At UNSW At www.unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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