Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences

Organisation/Company: RMIT UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Mathematics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Australia

Application Deadline: 13 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Academic Level B ($110,868 - $131,659 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Mathematical Sciences within the School of Science. You will make contributions to the delivery of programs. More specifically, you will be responsible for carrying out teaching and teaching related activities within undergraduate, Honours, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs and for maintaining and advancing your scholarly, research and/or professional capabilities. As a Lecturer, you will develop and engage in quality research projects in areas closely related to those of the mathematicians and/or statisticians within the Mathematical Sciences and which are aligned with the University's research focus areas. You will be expected to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team, and update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area or specialisation. You may also be responsible for course coordination. You will be expected to develop productivity-driven networks across RMIT and with local, national, internal and external partners.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver mathematics and/or statistics courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and willingness to teach large classes, deliver courses online and teach the use of software languages where appropriate.
• Ability and willingness to produce high quality curriculum or course materials suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics and/or statistics courses in the School of Science, and in other schools in the STEM College requiring mathematics and statistics teaching within their programs.
• Ability and willingness to undertake course coordination role and to implement innovative approaches to student-centred learning and quality improvement.
• Ability and willingness to supervise Work-Integrated-Learning (WIL) projects of undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning.
• Emerging research track record which will contribute to existing research focus areas in the Mathematical Sciences as evidenced by outputs which may include publications, development of new research initiatives, applications for competitive research funding, or engaging with industry partners. Preference may be given to candidates whose research is aligned well with existing T&R staff in the Mathematical Sciences.
• Ability to co-supervise higher degree by research candidates.
• Ability to participate in building effective networks with colleagues and in generating alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability and willingness to engage in initiatives and administrative activities across the Mathematical Sciences, the School of Science and the STEM College.
• Values-led approach to academic practice and demonstrable commitment to promoting principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and wider 'Responsible Practice.

Qualifications:

Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in an area in the Mathematical Sciences.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.

Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College's inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria's first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information regarding recruitment processes please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au

Applications close on Sunday 13 April 2025 at 11.59pm.

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