Lecturer in Pure Mathematics – AC2504NB

Job title:

Lecturer in Pure Mathematics – AC2504NB

Company

University of St Andrews

Job description

Start Date: 2 December 2024, or as soon as possible thereafterThe University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its research and teaching strengths in Geometry by appointing to Lecturer level within our Pure Mathematics Division in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The successful candidate will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching.We welcome applications from candidates who hold a PhD in Pure Mathematics or a cognate discipline. Although all areas of Pure Mathematics will be considered, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Geometry and related areas who will complement the existing interests within the School, as it expands to form a new Geometry research group. Candidates should have teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level, have experience applying relevant analytical skills and teaching techniques to a wide range of learners, have good communication skills and share our desire to educate and inform students. Experience in curriculum development in pure mathematics or in similar disciplines will be an advantage, as will being able to work effectively in a team.As a research and teaching position, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of teaching modules in mathematics that may be at a range of levels from first year undergraduate to specialised Honours level modules in Pure Mathematics. They will also supervise final-year undergraduate projects, and will have the opportunity to supervise PhD students.For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith ( ); or the Head of Division of Pure Mathematics, Professor Colva Roney-Dougal ( ).Employees of the University have access to a wide range of including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of

, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health mattersPlease see the Further Particulars section, “How to Apply”, for full application instructions.Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:Closing Date: 12 September 2024Interview Date: 14 October 2024Please quote ref: AC2504NBFurther Particulars:£45,585 to £56,021 per annum

Expected salary

£45585 – 56021 per year

Location

St Andrews, Fife

Job date

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:49:50 GMT

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