Lecturer in Pure Mathematics

**Salary**: £33,348 to £35,308 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

**Closing Date**: 25 June 2023

The Role

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Mathematics within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics.

The post is offered as fixed-term for 12 months to commence August/September 2023.

The post holder will provide high quality teaching to undergraduate students within the School.

Application is via a covering letter (max. 2 pages) and a CV. The covering letter should be addressing the following:
1) your fit to the person specification
2) what constitutes excellent teaching to you
3) your past contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and what your contributions to EDI at Newcastle will be

Key Accountabilities
To take full responsibility as module leader for teaching specific courses as directed by the Head of School. This will include preparation of all materials, delivery of lectures and tutorials, and all assessment. The modules to be taught will be discussed with the Director of Pure Mathematics
To contribute to the teaching and assessment of other modules. This might include delivery of tutorials, supervision of group projects, and marking of assignments and examinations
To contribute to the School’s recruitment and outreach activities as directed by the Director of Excellence in Learning and Teaching
As a full member of the School, to participate in relevant School Committees such as Board of Examiners

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Ability and expertise to teach and assess a range of undergraduate mathematics courses autonomously, including large group and small group teaching and project supervision
Broad mathematical knowledge covering much of the pure mathematics curriculum taught within the Newcastle mathematics programmes
Willingness to contribute to the administration of the School
Proficiency with teaching support tools, including virtual learning environments
Effective time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Contributing towards a positive, collegial workplace culture and promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity
Excellent communication and teamworking skills
Desirable
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to encourage the commitment of others
An interest in course development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Experience of university-level teaching

**Qualifications**:
PhD in Mathematics
Desirable
Relevant teaching qualification

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

**Requisition ID**: 25525