26 Oct
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
Post Title: Senior Lecturer (Mathematics/Theoretical Physics)
SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science/Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours a week)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £45,163pa with potential to progress to £56,921pa by annual increments
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics (PAM)
is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and/or Theoretical Physics to support our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in this area and to conduct independent research. PAM is a research-active department with strengths in Astrophysics, Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Climate Science, and Data Science research, currently funded through grants from EPSRC, STFC, NERC, the Royal Society and the Leverhulme Trust among others.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will undertake teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Physics and/or Mathematics according to your expertise. You will also support learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial and administrative activities. This role will require you to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects and support undergraduate students through tutoring activities.
You will be expected to contribute actively to the research interests of the School and/or to develop short courses,
commercial and Knowledge Transfer Partnership related activities in the School. You will supervise postgraduate research projects and apply for external funding to support research and/or commercial activities.
You will also undertake an administrative role in the School such as Module Leadership, assisting with programme management, or other similar duties, provide leadership in an aspect of research or commercial activities and undertake other duties within the framework of the post as delegated by the Head of Department, relevant Subject Group Leader, or Head of Research Group.
Skills and Experience
You must have substantial experience of working in Mathematics and/or Theoretical Physics, or closely related areas within Higher Education or in a relevant sector.
You will be required to have a strong track record of research publications. You will need proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You must have a strong commitment to teaching, learning and student support at University level and evidence of securing external research and/or commercial funding. You will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. You must have a strong desire to enthuse and engage our students and be effective within a team setting. We will also expect from you a willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.
Willingness and ability to contribute to teaching across the range of subjects taught by the Department, including Data Science, is desirable.
Qualifications Required
The role requires a doctorate in a relevant subject area, or equivalent qualification.
This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate
Contact Details / Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to the Head of the Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Research Group (Dr Charles Young, ********@herts.ac.uk), the Deputy Head of Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics (Dr Tomasz Lukowski, **********@herts.ac.uk)
or the Head of Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics (Prof. Jim Geach, *******@herts.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 22 November 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: 062176
Date Advert Placed: 25 October 2024
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▶️ Senior Lecturer (Mathematics/Theoretical Physics)
🖊️ University of Hertfordshire
📍 Hatfield