Teaching Fellow - Education Focused - Mathematics & Statistics

Teaching Fellow – Education Focused – Mathematics & Statistics

Location: Sydney, NSW

Work type: Full Time

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months (starting in January 2027)

Level: A – $113,000 – $121,000 plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading

Reports to: Director of First Year Studies – no direct reports

The Teaching Fellow enhances existing links between UNSW Sydney and secondary schools and provides an opportunity for sharing ideas about the circumstances of first‑year students and approaches to teaching.

The role involves teaching and research activities in the School as well as providing assistance for course assessment, administration and curriculum development, and outreach activities. Flexible work arrangements may be considered for applicants from regional, rural or remote schools.

NOTE:

Due to the nature of this position and the intent behind it, the appointee must not have previously been appointed as a Teaching Fellow at UNSW, and this role will be for 1 year with no possibility of extension.

• Deliver mathematics tutorials and other teaching for up to 12 hours per week.
• Carry out teaching related activities as allocated by the Head of School (or delegate), such as class preparation, administration of relevant records, informal consultation with students, exam supervision, marking assessments, and other coordination duties.
• Depending on interest and capacity, undertake lecturing and engage in mathematical research or scholarship.
• Assist in course assessment, administration and curriculum development and outreach activities.
• Undertake administrative duties as specified by the Head of School and/or the Director, First Year Studies.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

• Degree in Mathematics or related discipline.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical background.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching mathematics with recent involvement in teaching mathematics in years 11 and
  12.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in promoting mathematical thinking in schools and the community.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Applications close:
August4,2026.

Jonathan Kress – E: j.kress.au

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.