Teaching Fellow in Mathematics and Statistics, University of Otago, Dunedin NZ

About us/Mō mātou

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities, currently in the top 1% in the QS World University ranking. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour regularly topping the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission’s performance indicators. The University is located in the vibrant southern city of Dunedin, which is a gateway to the beautiful Otago region of New Zealand.

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The Department has a comprehensive programme of teaching, ranging from 100-level classes delivered to hundreds of students to postgraduate papers contributing to Honours and Masters level qualifications. The Department also has an outstanding research profile.

As a Teaching Fellow, you will be required to participate in undergraduate teaching (primarily at 100-level). In particular, you will:

• Support and undertake the transition of online assessment tools for papers in the department.
• assist with revision and development of teaching materials (particularly computer-based questions for 100-level students).
• provide support to the paper convenors of the large 100-level papers.
• coordinate, support and train tutors for the 100-level papers offered in the department.
• contribute to lecturing and delivering of tutorials as required.
• carry out such administrative duties as the Head of Department may require.

Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• Candidates should preferably have a postgraduate degree in Mathematics or Statistics.
• Experience in teaching Mathematics and Statistics is an advantage.
• Candidates with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or Statistics will be considered provided they can demonstrate success and/or aptitude in teaching Mathematics and Statistics.

We encourage applications from candidates with a solid background in mathematics or statistics and a passion for assisting student learning.

Further details/Pūroko

• The position is available for a fixed term period, ending in December 2025. The appointment will commence 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
• The position is available on a full-time basis. Nevertheless, to allow for flexibility in work-life balance, two fractional appointments at 0.5FTE will be considered.
• You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
• The Department is committed to diversity in staffing and we encourage applications from women and other groups who are underrepresented in Statistics.
• Specific enquiries about this position may be directed to Associate Professor Sarah Wakes via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

• Candidates are requested to submit the following:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Names and addresses of at least two referees
• To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2301325 will close on Sunday, 1 October 2023.

Additional Information

Contact: Associate Professor Sarah Wakes Tel: +64 3 479 3148 Email: sarah.wakes@otago.ac.nz