Position Description

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Mathematics or Statistics

• School of Mathematics and Physics
• 2 x full-time, permanent positions available
• Diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment
• Academic Level B / Level C
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The School of Mathematics and Physics seeks to recruit two staff members to continuing teaching and research positions at Academic Level B or C. One of the positions is in Statistics or Mathematical Data Science, while the other position is open to any area of mathematics or statistics; applied and/or computational mathematicians are particularly encouraged to apply. All applicants should highlight how their expertise complements and supplements that of our current staff. Both appointees 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 appointees 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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses and assess students.

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, and publish in high-quality journals.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research.

• Citizenship and Service: Engage in internal and external service roles, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & 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.

About UQ

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.

About You

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all of the selection criteria should demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity considerations 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:

Level B (Lecturer):

• A growing profile of contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, evidence for which can include designing effective learning materials and assessment tasks, using effective teaching and learning approaches, coordinating courses and participating in a range of student activities.
• A developing national profile in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.
• Evidence of contributing to and sometimes leading applications for external research funding.
• A growing record of effective supervision of Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research students.
• Evidence of effective performance of internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

Level C (Senior Lecturer):

• An established profile of effective contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, including improving curriculum design and assessment practices, modifying teaching and learning approaches to achieve enhanced learning outcomes, and leading courses, discipline plans or programs.
• Evidence of building and maintaining education collaborations and undertaking professional learning in teaching.
• National recognition, with a developing international profile, in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications, invitations to high-profile conferences and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.
• Evidence of contributing to and sometimes leading successful applications for external research funding.
• An established record of effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students to successful completion, evidence for which can include a supervisory role contributing to successful completion of Honours or HDR students, developing supervisee capabilities and skills, and facilitating engagement opportunities for supervisees.
• Demonstrated achievement and initiative in internal service roles in conjunction with an established record in external activities.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and education check.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Head of Mathematics Associate Professor Barbara Maenhaut, smp.head.maths@uq.edu.au.  For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (R-50967) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• An outline of their research program
• Resume
• Cover letter addressing (1) the ‘About You’ section within the Appointment Booklet and (2) how their research complements and supplements the current research strengths in the School.
• The contact details of at least two referees who will be able to write recommendation letters. You will be notified before your referees are contacted.

About the Selection Process

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 in advance 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.

Please note that the seminars and mock lectures and interviews are likely to occur between 28 July and 7 August 2025.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 22 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50967).