Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Role Description
Department
The Department of Mathematics is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics for a fixed term of one year. Applicants are expected to have a background in an area of Applied Mathematics, including Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Biology, or related fields. The successful applicant will be expected to support the Department's teaching portfolio in Mathematics by delivering modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contributing to associated administrative tasks.
We are a research-led department. We have high-calibre staff who produce innovative and technically demanding research on a world stage with a healthy span of research areas in pure and applied mathematics and statistics. All of our research was rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in REF2021 in all three categories: outputs impact and environment.
Role
- To lecture, lead seminars, and tutorials and undertake other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- To develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
- To carry out on-going curriculum review including module content and materials and contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies.
- To undertake a range of administrative duties effectively.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in Mathematics or a related area.
- You will have extensive specialist knowledge in an area of Applied Mathematics to design, develop and deliver teaching to students in the Department of Mathematics.
- You will be able to provide learning support to students and have knowledge of a range of teaching techniques & methodologies.
- You will have highly developed communication skills to engage with a wide ranging audience using a range of media.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Roger Colbeck on roger.colbeck@york.ac.uk
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