This is a 3-year fixed-term post, with a possible extension for another 2 years at a higher grade conditional on performance. We are looking for an outstanding teacher in Statistics to join us in delivering our highly-rated programme of teaching at undergraduate and taught postgraduate level. For post-holders wishing to pursue a combined research and teaching track, and demonstrating suitable research potential, there is the option of a standard lecturer position in the extension period.
We welcome applications from candidates who hold, or will shortly hold, a PhD in Statistics or a closely-related discipline; have teaching experience at undergraduate level; have experience applying relevant analytical skills and teaching techniques to a wide range of learners; have good communication skills and share our desire to educate and inform students. Experience in statistics module development and/or in problem-based learning methods will be an advantage, as will demonstrable ability to work in a team.
The post-holder will teach modules in statistics that may be at a range of levels from first year undergraduate to taught Masters level. They will also supervise final-year undergraduate and Masters dissertation projects; these latter projects take place over the summer.
The post is initially for 3 years; however, it is intended to cover a 5-year teaching replacement (which may itself be renewed). Therefore, conditional on suitable performance, we anticipate offering a 2-year extension in the first instance. Further, we anticipate that this extension will be at a higher grade – either Lecturer (Education Focused) or Lecturer (Education and Research), depending on the preference of the post-holder and their suitability for these roles.
For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Chaplain (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk) and/or Head of Statistics, Professor Len Thomas (len.thomas@st-andrews.ac.uk) and/or Director of Teaching, Dr. Antonia Wilmot-Smith (maths-dot@st-andrews.ac.uk) to discuss possibilities.
The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall). More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
The post will be based at one of the two buildings that house the School of Mathematics and Statistics, located close to one other on the North Haugh campus of the University.
Please quote ref: AOAC5747RXSB
Closing Date: 11 October 2019
Further Particulars: AOAC5747RXSB FPs.doc
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum
Start: 6 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed term for 3 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years
Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) - AOAC5747RXSB
Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) - AOAC5747RXSB