Assistant Professor (T&S) Heriot-Watt University - School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Head of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics, the post-holder will be required to:

• Develop and deliver high quality teaching in the mathematical sciences;


• Develop and roll out efficient assessment;


• To contribute fully to global teaching teams;


• Develop technology-enhanced learning principles and practices, and incorporate these into practical teaching;


• Engage in scholarship;


• Carry out such administrative and promotional activities as may be required to achieve the above aims;


• To take on pastoral roles towards students, including as a personal tutor.
  
  To be considered for the role the candidate must have a PhD in the mathematical sciences or mathematics education. They must also have relevant experience or potential in teaching mathematics and the development of pedagogy-inspired teaching methods. The Department has a strong collaborative ethos, and the successful candidate will have the drive and commitment to contribute to and develop our global teaching programme., A PhD in mathematical sciences or mathematics education.


• Experience in teaching mathematics and developing pedagogy-inspired teaching methods.


• Potential to provide leadership in the planning, organisation and development of learning and teaching activities in Statistics and Probability.


• The skills to supervise undergraduate and MSc projects.


• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• The enthusiasm and ambition to contribute to a world-class academic community., Track-record of good quality publications.


• Experience in a pastoral role towards undergraduates.


• Experience in technology-enhanced learning methods.