At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 1 students in maths and stats through workshops and one-to-one advice.
- Company: Join the friendly Learning Development team at Lancaster University.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse colleagues and contribute to innovative learning resources.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' learning experiences while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics and relevant teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Developer with maths expertise to join our friendly and collaborative Learning Development team at Lancaster University.
The team has a central hub in the Library with bases in the faculties.
You will be responsible for the Maths and Stats Hub (MASH) provision for Year 1 modules in the School of Mathematical Sciences, and so should be competent in supporting student learning in all the following areas: Matrices, Calculus, Probability, Statistics, Logic, Discrete Mathematics, Symmetry, and Sequences.
You will work under the guidance of the Head of Learning Development, teaching workshops, providing one-to-one advice, working closely with both MASH colleagues and the wider Learning Development team.
You will collaborate with programme leads in the School of Mathematical Sciences to support embedded workshops within the curriculum and contribute to the creation of MASH learning resources.
You will also collaborate with the MASH Learning Development team on centrally organised activities.
Our library vision, The Library Towards 2025, sets out our ambitions to be a library that is connected, that goes beyond providing just a service and building, and works in partnership with all Lancaster University communities.
Central to this vision is the work of the Library Teaching and Engagement team, who are the interface between the faculties, departments and the library, and who engage with the wider community, developing partnerships with local schools, colleges and community groups.
We are looking to recruit an individual with a postgraduate qualification in Mathematics, a teaching qualification and/or relevant experience of teaching maths and statistics in higher education.
You will have knowledge of the maths and statistics challenges facing first year undergraduate students.
You will also be able to demonstrate evidence of working in a collegiate and supportive way with colleagues and students from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place where we can all be ourselves.
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups for this part-time post, which is on a fixed term basis.
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Learning Developer (Mathematics and Statistics, FST) employer: Lancaster University
Lancaster University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises student wellbeing and success. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities to lead impactful initiatives in widening participation. Located in the vibrant city of Lancaster, staff enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and fosters collaboration across disciplines.
