Position Number: 0064095
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: UOM Level B - $119,231 - $141,581; Level C - $146,050 - $168,403 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead an innovative program of education
• Develop leadership in statistics and data science education
• Undertake research and scholarship in statistics education
• Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students

About the Role

You will lead an innovative program of education, both in the classroom and in developing leadership in the area. You will also have a strong commitment to research and scholarship in statistics education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Effective preparation and delivery of lectures at undergraduate and postgraduate level and assessment of that material, including as Subject Coordinator.
• Proactive development of subject materials and delivery, including the use of modern technology and online resources as appropriate.
• The contribution to knowledge through scholarship, refereed publications and presentations.
• Active supervision of students.
• Presentation of research to the public to elevate public awareness of educational and scientific developments and promote critical enquiry and public debate within the community.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have demonstrated and/or growing excellence in education. You will be adept at teaching both large undergraduate classes and advanced graduate-level applied mathematics subjects, collaborating effectively with colleagues and contributing to administrative tasks. You will develop research directions and scholarship relevant to statistics education.

You will also have:

• A PhD or equivalent research higher degree in statistics or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated education excellence in relation to career stage.
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarship.
• The ability to interact well with other academic staff and to contribute to the administration of a large school

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

Your New Team – “School of Mathematics and Statistics “

The University of Melbourne's School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's leading mathematics and statistics schools. It has achieved this status through the high quality of its research and teaching programs. The School offers a wide range of subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students and is involved in aspects of community life that impact on the interests of the School and the discipline.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has a total of 90 continuing teaching and/or research staff; 37 research only staff and consultants; 19 academic specialists and 16 support staff. In 2023, there were 143 Research Higher Degree and 189 Coursework Master of Science students. The School has had 10 staff members inducted as Fellows of the Academy of Science.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn. 

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 11 Dec 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time