Assistant Professor (T&S)

Assistant Professor (T&S)

Heriot-Watt University - School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Detailed Description 

The Department of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teaching commitments of a staff member who is on maternity leave. This new Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) staff member will be expected to add to the successful T&S team already active in MACS, and to take on the responsibility of delivery, assessment and development of courses in statistics and probability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Head of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics, the post-holder will be required to:

• Develop and deliver high quality teaching in the mathematical sciences;
• Develop and roll out efficient assessment;
• To contribute fully to global teaching teams;
• Develop technology-enhanced learning principles and practices, and incorporate these into practical teaching;
• Engage in scholarship;
• Carry out such administrative and promotional activities as may be required to achieve the above aims;
• To take on pastoral roles towards students, including as a personal tutor.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for the role the candidate must have a PhD in the mathematical sciences or mathematics education. They must also have relevant experience or potential in teaching mathematics and the development of pedagogy-inspired teaching methods. The Department has a strong collaborative ethos, and the successful candidate will have the drive and commitment to contribute to and develop our global teaching programme.

Essential Criteria

• A PhD in mathematical sciences or mathematics education.
• Experience in teaching mathematics and developing pedagogy-inspired teaching methods.
• Potential to provide leadership in the planning, organisation and development of learning and teaching activities in Statistics and Probability.
• The skills to supervise undergraduate and MSc projects.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• The enthusiasm and ambition to contribute to a world-class academic community.

Desirable Criteria

• Track-record of good quality publications.
• Experience in a pastoral role towards undergraduates.
• Experience in technology-enhanced learning methods.

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