4 x Part-time (0.2 FTE, 7.5 hours per week), 2-year, fixed term positions, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics
Exciting opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University academics
Base Salary (Level A) $93,424 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD OR MPHIL DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is currently seeking Honours graduates (or equivalent) in Mathematics and/or Statistics for appointment as a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at Associate Lecturer level.
The Postgraduate Teaching Fellows contribute to the teaching and learning activities of the School through the delivery of undergraduate tutorials; the preparation and development of tutorial materials and quizzes; exam preparation and marking; and by assisting with academic administration and supporting the work of the Director of First Year.
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD or MPhil degree within the School of Mathematics and Statistics and expect to remain enrolled until at least 1 December 2028. The salary for these positions is paid in addition to any scholarship funding.
The Fellowship Program provides training and experience in tertiary teaching to outstanding postgraduate students, with the aim of developing the next generation of university academics. Comprehensive training is provided by the School, along with ongoing support and mentoring from academic staff throughout the appointment.
As part of the role, you would be expected to tutor primarily in first-year Mathematics and/or Statistics units and may be provided with opportunities to deliver some lectures.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
conduct and prepare tutorials (mostly first year)
contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations
conduct examination marking
respond to student enquiries
undertake administrative functions
prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contributing to tutorial rewrites/updates
assist with the development and delivery of undergraduate education
work on education-related projects aligned to the strategy of the School.
This opportunity is ideal for highly motivated postgraduate researchers who are committed to both academic excellence and delivering an outstanding learning experience for students.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Postgraduate Teaching Fellows who have:
an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Statistics/Data Science
an enrolment in a PhD or MPhil degree in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney at the time of application
potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity
ability to tutor undergraduate units in mathematics and/or statistics
understanding of the subject matter within mathematics and/or statistics
a passion for teaching
good time management, organisational, and administrative skills with attention to detail
proven excellence in both written and verbal communication
motivation and ability to work independently
developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design.
Desirable:
experience in the use of LaTeX or TeX
capabilities in programming and IT, particularly symbolic algebra packages (e.g. Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica), statistical programming languages (e.g. R and Python), and/or online learning support systems (e.g. Canvas, EdStem and WebWork).
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment…