Lecturer - Pure Mathematics in Sheffield

This job is based in Sydney, Australia. Level B - $127K - $150K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading. Fixed term – 2 years, Full-time (35 hours per week). The role reports to the Head of Pure Mathematics and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include:

• Actively carry out high quality and high impact research in the areas that align with the research strengths in the School with a view to publication in influential and high-impact scholarly journals.
• Work both collaboratively and independently on research grant proposals and applications to national competitive grant agencies and other funding bodies.
• Develop research collaborations within the School as well as links with other groups on campus and/or industry, where appropriate.
• Develop research collaborations nationally and internationally.
• Actively disseminate research findings at seminars and conferences within the School, the UNSW environment, nationally and internationally.
• Supervise Honours and Masters Coursework projects; and supervise PhD and Masters Research students.
• Contribute to the design of programs and courses.
• Deliver high quality teaching, using appropriate pedagogical methodologies and technologies.
• Actively participate in school activities and demonstrate an ability and willingness to take on leadership 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.
• Actively engage with industry and the community to develop significant productive relationships, attract industry funding and participate in professional activities if required.
• Work collaboratively with peers across the Faculty and UNSW in all aspects of academic endeavour and contribute to mentoring of other staff.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health and 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.

About The Successful Applicant (Selection Criteria):

• PhD or equivalent qualification in relevant mathematical sciences.
• Demonstrated research ability in an area of pure mathematics which aligns with the research directions in the school.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Evidence of research collaborations.
• Capacity to conduct productive research at an international level.
• Strong publication record in top, peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality external grant applications.
• Ability to supervise Honours and coursework Masters students.
• Experience in student supervision including, for example, Honours and Masters and vacation scholar projects.
• High level oral and written communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality and innovative teaching and student experience to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• 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.

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.