Lecturer in Mathematics

**Job no**: HRC0003304

**Category**: Academic, Level C
- Academic Level B or C, Full-time role
- Permanent position based at the Callaghan Campus
- Join a passionate and internationally recognised teaching environment with University of Newcastle

**Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can’t do it without you.**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s _Looking Ahead_ Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

We are looking for people to join our university and bring their global expertise to our region, and to take their impactful research to the world with us.

We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity. We are among the first 15 universities in Australia to receive the Bronze Award under the Athena Swan Charter and we’re striving to achieve Silver.

**About us**

The University’s College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE) brings together expertise in engineering, environment, and the sciences to deliver life ready graduates and transformative solutions to our region and the world. CESE strives for excellence, innovation and equity in teaching, education, research and partnerships. We are global leaders uncovering new knowledge, creating revolutionary technology, and delivering innovative teaching.

The School of Information and Physical Sciences (SIPS) accommodates the disciplines of Mathematics, Data Science and Statistics, Computing and Information Technology, and Physics. The vision of SIPS is aligned with the University's strategic plan "Looking Ahead" and aims to provide a transformative, modern and relevant learning experience where students acquire practical skills, leading to work and life-ready graduates. Research at the School is of a quality that is 'well above world standard' and is relevant, collaborative, interdisciplinary and impactful. The school is dedicated to diversity, equity and social justice, while embracing our Indigenous culture in all aspects of its work.

**Be challenged and imagine with us**

The ideal applicant will have a strong research background in mathematics and an interest in math education.

**How will we inspire you?**

The position is primarily based at the Callaghan campus in Newcastle with possible teaching at Central Coast campus. It will encompass the teaching of postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Mathematics, including large first year classes comprising students from diverse study programs and engagement with flexible course delivery modes and innovative teaching practices.

This role will:

- Attract industry-based research support and competitive external grant funding to the University.
- Establish and build an independent research program to attract undergraduate and higher degree students.
- Contribute to teaching within undergraduate and postgraduate programs as required.
- Work cohesively within a team environment to strengthen current and future research priorities of the School.
- Contribute to service activities within the School and College to maintain academic standards and administrative effectiveness.

**How will you inspire us?**

The essential criteria for success include:

- A PhD in Mathematics or related area.
- Demonstrated record of publication or non-traditional research output in high-quality outlets.
- Demonstrated experience in the introduction of novel pedagogies in the teaching of mathematics. This may include the incorporation of artificial intelligence into the undergraduate curriculum.
- Demonstrated capacity for independent research; contributing as a chief investigator, including collaborations which create new insights and opportunities.
- Demonstrated outstanding performance in a range of higher-level internal duties.
- Skills in active and effective record of supervision of Honours/Masters research projects and primary supervision of Higher Degree by Research students with timely completions.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve teaching quality as indicated by internal and external surveys and outcomes for students.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to outreach activities, School/College governance, organisational administration (including course coordination) and initiative/activities within the University.

Level C requirements:

- Demonstrated experience in the introduction of evidence-based teaching innovations in the teaching of mathematics with a view to improving student outcomes and satisfaction. This may include the incorporation of artificial intelligence into