Associate Lecturer in Applied Mathematics (Education Focused) (x2 posts)

Start: 10 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Fixed term for 12 months

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is looking to appoint two Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) positions. These are fixed-term one year appointments. We are looking for outstanding teachers of Applied Mathematics to join us in delivering our highly-rated programme of teaching at undergraduate at taught postgraduate level. At least one of the appointments will specialise in delivery of teaching in mathematical biology, including supporting our MSc Mathematical Biology programme.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold, or will shortly hold, a PhD in Mathematical Biology or Applied Mathematics more generally; have teaching experience at all levels of the curriculum; have experience applying teaching techniques to a wide range of learners; have good communication skills and share our desire to educate and inform students.

Role holders will teach modules in applied mathematics at a range of levels from first year undergraduate to taught Masters level and will supervise final-year undergraduate projects and summer MSc dissertations. For one of the appointments an ability to teach a range of topics in Mathematical Biology and supervise dissertations in Mathematical Biology is essential.

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Antonia Wilmot-Smith (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk) and/or the Director of Teaching, Dr David Rees Jones (maths-dot@st-andrews.ac.uk) to discuss possibilities.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Associate Lecturer in Applied Mathematics (Education Focused) includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• 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 supporting work life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• 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
• 34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Interview Date: 9 June 2026

Please quote ref: AO1431XXSB

Job Description: AO1431XXSB FPs.pdf

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