Lecturer in Mathematics at University of Hull

Cottingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

46049.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mathematics, Statistics, Applied mathematics, Teaching, Research, Cyber security, Artificial intelligence, Data modelling, Simulation, Curriculum development, Academic writing, Student supervision, Funding applications, Collaboration, Public speaking

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Salary Range: £39,906.00 - £46,049.00 We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University. This job description is currently not available to view while we review and update content on Workday. If you need access to the current version, please submit a request to the People Services Team through the Support Portal. If you need to discuss the job description due to updates to the role or for recruitment purposes, please make this clear on your request and a member of the team will be in touch. Thank you for your patience during this update At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better. With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education. The School of Digital and Physical Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Mathematics (Band 7) with the ability to: (a) teach statistics and mathematics, including applied mathematics, at all levels including Masters; (b) preferentially conduct research in Cyber Security or AI to strengthen our core expertise in these areas; we will also examine other areas of interest to the School that are complementary and aligned to existing School research strengths including (i) Data, Intelligence, Simulation, and Modelling; (ii) Secure, Dependable, and Autonomous Systems; or (iii) Quantum, Materials, and the Physics of the Universe, and the connection to either the preference areas or other areas must be made clear in the application explaining how the application is complementary to existing strengths. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong academic credentials and the ability to contribute to both taught and research-led activities within the School. Mathematics currently delivers BSc and MSc programmes with BSc Mathematics accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and has a strong focus on modules that provide real-life applications. This is a fixed-term position for 3 years from September 2026 to August 2029 Teaching and Learning Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of study Select appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students by reference to the criteria and provide constructive feedback to students Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems Research Identify and conduct own or joint areas of research Develop research objectives and proposals of own or joint research Write up research work for publication Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and accreditation purposes Engage in continuous personal development Write and submit titles and abstracts for conference papers Relationships and Team working Liaise with colleagues and students Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration, for example faculty committees Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds Collaborate with academic colleagues on course development, curriculum changes and the development of research activity Attend and contribute to subject group meetings May be expected to act as Module leader Contribute to collaborative decision-making with colleagues on academic content, and on the assessment of students’ work Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students Additionally the post holder will be required to: Fulfil the employee duties described in the University’s health and safety policies and cooperate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department. Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices, including undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training. Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures. Where a candidate cannot demonstrate sufficient teaching experience, they may be expected to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP) if not already qualified. Please note this role is fixed term for a period of 3 years starting from September 2026. If you'd like to discuss the role informally, please email Professor Kevin Pimbblet (Head of School) - k.pimbblet@hull.ac.uk Please upload a CV and cover letter describing how you meet the person specification for this job in the Resume/CV section of the online application form. For more information regarding the specific duties for the role please view the job description here At the University of Hull, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our university and the impact of our work. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, particularly in senior roles. You can read more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and our transparency reports on our Fairness and Inclusion page. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

The lecturer will teach statistics and mathematics at various levels, including Masters, while conducting research in areas such as Cyber Security or AI. They will also contribute to curriculum development, student supervision, and the pursuit of external research funding.