Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Te Kura Pangarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics
Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (permanent) position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Au Mahi | What You Will Do
We invite applications for a continuing position of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer to join our dynamic and evolving School. You will contribute to the vibrancy of the School's research culture and teach into our mathematics courses. You will be required to undertake research and a range of teaching responsibilities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as supervising research (postgraduate) students. You will be expected to work collaboratively with members of the school and others across the university in various administrative tasks related to teaching and research. You will have an active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, and kawa of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngai Tuahuriri.
Mou | Who You Are
You hold a PhD Degree in Mathematics or a relevant discipline (or NZQA Level 10 equivalent qualification). You will have at least five years of research experience (inclusive of doctoral research) and an internationally recognised research record that is demonstrated by recent, relevant, high quality publications.
You will have interests and proven research record in one or more areas of Pure Mathematics including Algebra, Analysis, Combinatorics, Cryptography, Geometry, Number Theory or Topology. Alignment of your research interests with those of members of the school may be viewed favourably, but is not required. You will bring a creative and curious attitude to your teaching and research, and have an open-minded viewpoint that respects diversity of thought.
You will have an ability and willingness to deliver high quality teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will have experience delivering teaching that enables effective learning for a wide range of learners. You will be comfortable in working situations that require adaptability as we transform our teaching via judicious use of digital technology.
If applying for senior lecturer, you will have more extensive experience in both research and teaching including a demonstrated background in supervising final year undergraduate projects, Masters and PhD students, as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in support of Departmental, Faculty, and University activities.
Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kura Pangarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics is a forward-looking School, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. We aspire to be a productive, dynamic, creative and inspiring community that maintains an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in which students and staff alike can flourish.
What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
relocation support
widely accessible sabbatical provision
generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
a unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine fund) that supports an extensive visiting Fellowship programme
flexible working arrangements
supportive working environment
professional development and study opportunities
a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.
This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a., Senior Lecturer $113,826 - $142,591 p.a.
All academic staff are given the opportunity to be considered for promotion on an annual basis through the grades of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Associate Professor, Professor, Distinguished Professor.
The closing date for this position is: 26 January 2025 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:
A 'cover letter' of up to four pages.
a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).
We value inclusivity and diversity at the University of Canterbury. We encourage you to advise us of the pronouns you use at any point during the recruitment process.
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