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Lecturer, Mathematics

Employer
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Salary
$119,304 per annum + 17% Super
Closing date
5 Jun 2022
  • An opportunity now exists to join RMIT's School of Science and contribute to the teaching and research growth within the Mathematical Sciences Discipline, in the School of Science and specifically within the field of Mathematics
  • 1 x Full time, ongoing appointment based in the City campus
  • Remuneration at Academic Level B6 ($119,304) + 17% Super

About the College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

Further information on STEM College in this link.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Mathematics, you will contribute to the School's research efforts by producing high quality research publications, submitting competitive grant applications, and supervising research students in postgraduate research programs. In this role, you will maintain and advance your scholarly research and professional capabilities relevant to this discipline and actively promote the discipline by establishing and sustaining links with academic, industry, and professional communities. The expected roles the applicant could engage in are broad in scope, but we encourage applicants to apply if they have an interested further developing and\or have research experience within the areas of applied mathematics.

Furthermore, this role will see you being responsible for carrying out teaching activities within undergraduate, Masters and Graduate Diploma programs. You will contribute to improving and providing best-of-class student experience by teaching team to enhance the teaching and course offerings in the areas of mathematics, statistics and participating and taking initiative in the development of online courses. You will also be responsible for course coordination.

About You

To be successful for this position, you will have:

  • Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links
  • Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates in, at least, an associate capacity
  • Ability to build effective networks and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government
  • Ability to prepare and deliver courses in mathematics, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including online delivery
  • Ability to produce high quality curriculum or course materials and the ability to undertake a course coordination role
  • Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with and to negotiate sensitively with students especially on issues related to effective learning

Qualifications

Mandatory:

  • PhD in the relevant discipline
  • Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description above or contact Professor Asha Rao, Associate Dean - Mathematical Science at asha.rao@rmit.edu.au

Applications close on Sunday, 5th of June 2022.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements

The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19

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