Teaching Fellow

For informal queries about the role, please contact Dr Richard Everitt (Deputy Head of Teaching) at R

An opportunity has arisen to join our teaching and learning team in the Department of Statistics at the University of Warwick. This opportunity has arisen due to increasing student numbers with over 1000 undergraduate students across the four years of our undergraduate programmes.

As a Teaching Fellow, you will have a leading involvement in delivering support classes and tutorials, and grading assignments for undergraduate students. You will also contribute to a range of other teaching and learning activities, possibly including lecturing, personal tutoring, outreach and open days. Up to 20% of your time will be allocated to personal professional development, for example to pursue a research programme in Statistics or for ongoing professional development of your pedagogical skills and knowledge.

We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time.

Successful candidates will have a PhD in Statistics, and experience of teaching small groups.

You will have a sound understanding of Mathematics and Statistics at University level. You will be enthusiastic and committed to delivering a high‑quality learning experience.

You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, aiding in the delivery and development of a busy teaching programme  will have good planning, time management and communication skills, and able to engage with students during their learning experience to facilitate effective learning.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

The department is internationally recognised for its research, and our best undergraduates are a match for those at any other UK university. Our historical strengths in Statistics are now complemented by increasingly broad coverage of applied subjects. We run a wide range of weekly seminar series, and many workshops and conferences.

We are an internationally diverse department. For those eligible, the University offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and HIS (health) surcharge fees.

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK
* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
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Find out more about us at

• World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include any career breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long‑term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:
Our Commitments | University of Warwick

JD Teaching Fellow (111434).pdf – 203KB

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