Postgraduate Teaching Fellow

• •4 x Part-time (0.2 FTE, 7.5 hours per week), 2-year, fixed term positions, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Mathematics and Statistics
• •Exciting opportunity to develop into the next generation of Australian University academics
• •Base Salary (Level A) $93,424 p.a. (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD OR MPHIL DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is currently seeking Honours graduates (or equivalent) in Mathematics and/or Statistics for appointment as a Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at Associate Lecturer level.

The Postgraduate Teaching Fellows contribute to the teaching and learning activities of the School through the delivery of undergraduate tutorials; the preparation and development of tutorial materials and quizzes; exam preparation and marking; and by assisting with academic administration and supporting the work of the Director of First Year.

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD or MPhil degree within the School of Mathematics and Statistics and expect to remain enrolled until at least 1 December 2028. The salary for these positions is paid in addition to any scholarship funding.

The Fellowship Program provides training and experience in tertiary teaching to outstanding postgraduate students, with the aim of developing the next generation of university academics. Comprehensive training is provided by the School, along with ongoing support and mentoring from academic staff throughout the appointment.

As part of the role, you would be expected to tutor primarily in first-year Mathematics and/or Statistics units and may be provided with opportunities to deliver some lectures.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

conduct and prepare tutorials (mostly first year)

contribute to design and/or implementation of quizzes and examinations

conduct examination marking

respond to student enquiries

undertake administrative functions

prepare online and/or in-person training modules or contributing to tutorial rewrites/updates

assist with the development and delivery of undergraduate education

work on education-related projects aligned to the strategy of the School.

This opportunity is ideal for highly motivated postgraduate researchers who are committed to both academic excellence and delivering an outstanding learning experience for students.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Postgraduate Teaching Fellows who have:

• •an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Statistics/Data Science
• •an enrolment in a PhD or MPhil degree in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney at the time of application
• •potential to conduct original research and/or engage in scholarly activity
• •ability to tutor undergraduate units in mathematics and/or statistics
• •understanding of the subject matter within mathematics and/or statistics
• •a passion for teaching
• •good time management, organisational, and administrative skills with attention to detail
• •proven excellence in both written and verbal communication
• •motivation and ability to work independently
• •developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design.

Desirable:

experience in the use of LaTeX or TeX

capabilities in programming and IT, particularly symbolic algebra packages (e.g. Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica), statistical programming languages (e.g. R and Python), and/or online learning support systems (e.g. Canvas, EdStem and WebWork).

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Wednesday 11 November 2026 11:59 PM