Teaching Fellow (Mathematics for Social Science)
Teaching Fellow (Mathematics for Social Science)
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40497 to 48149 per annum prorata
CAHSS/ School of Social and Political Science
Parttime: 7 hours per week
Fixed term: 6 months this post is fixed term from 18 August 2025 to 30 January 2026.
The Opportunity:
As Course Organiser for the UG course Mathematics for Social Science you will contribute to the organisation and delivery of this undergraduate course in the Social Policy subject area teaching quantitative analysis methods andfoundational mathematical principals behind common statistical techniques to beginners.
This post is part time (7 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote within the UK and regular oncampus working. Teaching delivery must be carried out in person on campus.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Appropriate degree with relevant postgraduate teaching experience. Normally a PhD either awarded or near submission in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of quantitative analysis methods in the social sciences; and confidence in communicating foundational mathematical principles behind common statistical techniques to beginners
- Evidence of recent sustained and developing attainments in teaching appropriate to career stage also indicative of commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching.
- Evidence of an ability to design and deliver course materials and to assess student performance including the provision of detailed feedback.
- An ability to work as part of a team as well as independently including an ability to demonstrate sharing administrative responsibilities.
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Application Information:
As part of your application please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.
Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Course Organiser Dr Valeria Skafida via email at
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note:
Closing date for applcations is 26 May 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will typically be held 23 weeks after the closing date
Employment Type
Part-Time
