Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Today
Job Requisition ID: R-42992
The School of Mathematics and Physics
Full-time, permanent position
Diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment
Academic Level B / C
Based at our St Lucia location
The School of Mathematics and Physics is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in mathematics or statistics. This position is only open to women and those who identify as women. This recruitment strategy is aimed at continuing to improve the diversity of the School’s academic staff, and to demonstrate its commitment to gender equity. The appointee will have a developed research program in mathematics or statistics, and will be required to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, including service courses. The appointee will also supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework and Honours students, conduct high-quality research and perform administrative, outreach and other activities associated with the School.
This is a teaching and research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.
The current under-representation of women in mathematics, nationally and at UQ means that we will only accept applications from women and those who identify as women, for this current position.
The School is committed to supporting female academics to develop and maintain a fulfilling career at UQ. There are a range of School targeted measures and broader UQ initiatives to support this (see attached booklet).
Listen to inspiring interviews from women who have found success in academic and professional roles at UQ, featured in UQ’s Women Finding Success Podcast.
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
The filling of this position constitutes an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld). This position is only open to women and those who identify as women.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges, which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all the selection criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity when assessing your suitability for this role.
Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as mathematics or statistics. Additional selection criteria are:
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and education check.
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.
Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Barbara Maenhaut via smp.head.maths@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for their application to be considered:
Please note that seminars, mock lectures may be scheduled for mid-November 2024 and interviews for the week commencing November 18th with the shortlisted candidates.
As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to present a seminar and a mock lecture to members of the School community prior to their scheduled interview. The lecture topic will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates. The research seminar will be for 40 minutes plus 5-10 minutes of questions and the mock lecture will be 25 minutes, plus questions.
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure applications can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: October 21st 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42992).