Lecturer, Mathematics

Job No.:571019

Work type:Fixed Term

• Full-time
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Level B T&R position
• La Trobe Bundoora Campus location
• Make a difference in a position that offers great job satisfaction

About the position

This position is located within the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences part of the School of Computing Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at La Trobe Universitys Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus.

The School delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs across computing engineering and mathematical sciences supported by a strong research profile and four research centres spanning AI technology medical innovation and materials science.

Skills and Experience

• PhD in applied mathematics or applied statistics.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated relative to opportunity.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities meet deadlines initiate and follow-up actions all with minimal or no supervision.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Monday the 19^th of October 2026

Position Enquiries: Rebecca Chisholm Associate Professor Mathematics & Statistics

via email

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker Talent Acquisition Consultant

via email

Position Description below:

PD-Level-B-Teaching-and-Research

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
• A separate document addressing the Key selection criteria located in the PD under the Essential Criteria Skills and knowledge required for the Position; and
• An up-to-date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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