Associate Lecturer/Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences

Overview:

• Part-time or Full-time (negotiable 0.6 – 1.0 FTE), Fixed Term until 31 December 2025

• Salary Academic Level A ($98,298 - $109,536 p.a.) or Level B ($115,303 - $136,925 p.a.), depending on post-PhD experience

• 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative academic with a strong background in statistics and/or mathematics to join our Mathematical Sciences team within the School of Science.

This is a great opportunity for early- to mid-career researchers or educators to contribute to high-quality teaching while developing or expanding their research portfolio. Whether you’re passionate about statistics education, statistical computing, data science, applied statistics, or mathematical modelling, you’ll be supported to make meaningful contributions that align with our research strengths.

You’ll be teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, developing engaging course materials, and delivering lectures, tutorials, and online content. You’ll also have the chance to supervise student research projects and potentially coordinate courses.

At RMIT, we value interdisciplinary collaboration, and you’ll work closely with colleagues across the School of Science and STEM College, as well as with industry and external partners.

To thrive in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• A demonstrated ability to teach statistics and/or mathematics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including large classes and online delivery.

• Experience or interest in using statistical or mathematical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, MATLAB).

• A commitment to high-quality curriculum development, course coordination, and inclusive, student-focused learning.

• A developing research profile with potential for collaborative projects and external funding. Preference will be given to candidates whose research aligns with our current team in the Mathematical Sciences.

• Experience supervising or co-supervising student research or industry-based projects.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.

• A values-driven approach, with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and responsible academic practice.

Qualifications:

• Mandatory for Level B appointment: PhD or equivalent in a relevant field within the Mathematical Sciences.

• Mandatory for Level A appointment: Postgraduate qualification or current enrolment in a PhD program (nearing completion) in a relevant field.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the STEM College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before. STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. Under the leadership of DVC STEM College & Vice President, Digital Innovation, we have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.

 Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college

To Apply 

Please click the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page and submit the following documents:

• A current CV

• A cover letter that includes:

  • Your preference for part-time, full-time, or both

  • The level you are applying for (Associate Lecturer Level A or Lecturer Level B)

• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Suelynn Choy via email Suelynn.choy@rmit.edu.au . 

For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Jennifer Pham, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description – Associate Lecturer/Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences

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