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Lecturer (B) / Senior Lecturer (C) - Stochastics / Statistics / Data Science

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Salary
$111,031 to $155,696 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies
Closing date
18 Nov 2024

(Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

(Level C) $135,388– $155,696 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing Opportunity

The School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences is expanding its team and have a unique opportunity available for a continuing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer role in Stochastics, Statistics and Data Science. 

In this role the successful candidates will be joining a large, diverse team of experts, delivering high-quality content and support to students and play an integral part of their University learning.

The University of Adelaide has many professional development opportunities for staff including their own Women’s Professional Development Network to assist women in navigating their career.

The discipline of Stochastics, Statistics and Data Science has a dynamic team of academics involved in the delivery of highly relevant teaching programs as well as engaged with a wide portfolio of research activities. The discipline hosts the Adelaide Data Science Centre, a leading research and training centre renowned by its expertise in both statistics and mathematical modelling. The centre is engaged with numerous stakeholders in multiple areas providing an exciting multidisciplinary context for academics to create high-impact solutions.

To be successful at Level B we are seeking:

  • PhD in the mathematical sciences or equivalent qualification
  • Demonstrated research ability that supports the School's research strengths in statistics, data science, stochastic modelling, or a related field
  • Record of research achievements as evidenced by publications in high-quality journals or conference proceedings
  • Demonstrated ability to teach effectively using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student engagement
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with both students and staff
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to carry out administrative duties, as directed by the Head of School, effectively and efficiently
  • Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the School community

To be successful at Level C we are additionally seeking:

  • Substantial record of research achievements as evidenced by publications in high-quality journals or conference proceedings
  • Demonstrated ability to win significant research funding
  • Substantial record of success in effective teaching using evidence-based pedagogy that promotes student engagement and as course coordinator
  • Record of successful curriculum development or pedagogical innovation
  • Demonstrated ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students
  • Ability to carry out administrative duties, as directed by the Head of School, effectively and efficiently

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55 pm 18th November 2024,

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this role, please contact us for a confidential discussion:

Professor Lewis Mitchell
School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
The University of Adelaide
E: lewis.mitchell@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full selection criteria on the University of Adelaide Careers webpage.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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