• Job Description

  Req#: 0124492

  • Part-time (7.5 hours per week) fixed term employment, until 31st December 2025. Located at the School of Mathematics and Statistics on the Camperdown Campus

  • Excellent opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University Academics

  • Base Salary Level A $86,584 p.a. - $91,492 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

  About the opportunity

  OPEN ONLY TO INTERNAL PHD AND MASTERS STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

  The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow in Statistics within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The Postgraduate Teaching Fellows contribute to the teaching and learning efforts of the School of Mathematics and Statistics through the provision of undergraduate tutorials; preparation and design of tutorial materials and quizzes; exam preparation and marking; as well as assisting with academic administration and supporting the work of the Director of First Year.

  Training is provided by the School, with ongoing support throughout the year by academic staff involved in the teaching program. Teaching Fellows are expected to tutor in areas of first year Mathematics and/or Statistics and may be provided with lecturing opportunities later in their appointment.

  Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • conduct and prepare first-year tutorials

  • contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations

  • conduct examination marking

  • respond to student enquiries

  • undertake administrative functions

  • participate in University events and outreach activities, such as Open Days

  • prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contributing to tutorial rewrites/updates.

  The School of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Sydney is one of the largest in Australia. It has more than 89 academic staff to supervise research and teaching 74 postgraduate students and 925 equivalent full-time student-load undergraduate students.

  To learn more about the School of Mathematics and Statistics click here

  About you

  • must be enrolled for a PhD, MSc, or MMathSci at the University of Sydney at the time of application

  • has not completed more than 2 years of their postgraduate candidature

  • has potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity

  • has ability to tutor undergraduate units in mathematics and/or statistics

  • has understanding of the subject-matter within mathematics and/or statistics

  • has organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail

  • has proven excellence in both written and verbal communication

  • has developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design.

  Desirable:

  • has experience in the use of Latex or TeX

  • has capabilities in programming and IT experience, particularly symbolic algebra packages (e.g. Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica), and/or statistical programming languages (e.g. R, Python), and/or online learning support systems (e.g. Canvas, EdStem and Webworks).

  Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

  Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Pre-employment checks

  Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

  EEO statement

  At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

  We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

  How to apply

  Please address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

  For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

  For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.

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  The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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  Applications Close

  Monday 07 October 2024 11:59 PM

• About the company

  The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia.

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