Lecturer - Complex Systems

**Department of Mathematics and Statistics**
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 4 years
- Level B, Base salary range: $105,043 - $124,301 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

**About the opportunity**

As a Lecturer you will undertake innovative teaching and high-quality research that contributes to the CSIRO-UWA collaboration in Complex Systems and to the TsuNAMi project.

As a passionate advocate for teaching excellence, you will provide a high-quality student experience. You will develop and deliver undergraduate and masters curricula with a focus on Applied Mathematics and Complex Systems and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

You will conduct high impact research including publications in high impact journals and develop and maintain a strong, internationally recognized research programme synergistic with the existing Complex Systems research within the School.

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

- PhD in Applied Mathematics, Complex Systems or an equivalent relevant field
- An outstanding research and publication track relative to opportunity in a relevant field
- Research expertise in an area complementary to the schools existing Complex Systems research.
- Previous experience supervising higher degree by research students
- Teaching and learning expertise in the discipline of mathematics and complex systems and a track record in course development that enhances the student experience
- Evidence of a significant role in outreach and community engagement activities, communicating the relevance and importance of mathematics to a broad audience
- Highly developed communication skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Lecturer-Complex Systems 514248.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 8 June 2023**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.