Lecturer in Mathematics or Statistics

• School of Mathematics and Physics
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
• Base salary will be in the range of AUD$114,824 - $136,048 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level B)
• Based at our St Lucia location 

About This Opportunity

The School of Mathematics and Physics seeks to appoint a staff member to a Teaching and Research position at Academic Level B on a fixed term of up to three years. The position is open to candidates from any area of mathematics or statistics. Applicants are encouraged to highlight how their expertise complements and strengthens that of our current staff.

The successful candidate will have an established or emerging research program in mathematics or statistics and will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development, including service courses. They will also supervise Higher Degree by Research (PhD and MPhil), postgraduate coursework, and Honours students, conduct high-quality research, and participate in administrative, outreach, and other activities that support the School’s teaching and research priorities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Teaching

Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

Research

Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

Supervision and Researcher Development

Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

Citizenship and Service

Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

To view the position description in full, please email talent@uq.edu.edu. 

About You

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, recognising that some applicants may face barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who may not meet all of the selection criteria should demonstrate their potential in the role. The selection panel will consider both your potential and any performance relative to opportunity considerations when assessing your suitability for this role.

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field. Additional selection criteria are:

• A growing profile of contributions towards a range of teaching responsibilities, evidence for which can include designing effective learning materials and assessment tasks, using effective teaching and learning approaches, coordinating courses and participating in a range of student activities.
• A developing national profile in research in the discipline area, evidence for which can include a track record of publications and a contribution to the transfer of knowledge.
• Evidence of contributing to, and sometimes leading, applications for external research funding.
• A growing record of effective supervision of Honours, Masters and Higher Degree by Research students.
• Evidence of effective performance of internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities. 

Want to Apply?

For more information and to submit an application for this role, click the 'Apply' button 

Applications close 26 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57414).

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