• School of Mathematics and Physics

• Full-time, fixed-term position up to 12 months

• Academic Level A / Level B

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or secondary school mathematics teacher to refresh their mathematical skills and re-engage with the discipline at the tertiary level. At a top 50 globally ranked university, your work will have real impact – not just in academia, but in the lives of students preparing to shape the future.

In this role, you’ll help bridge the critical gap between secondary and tertiary education, designing and refining course materials that deepen mathematical understanding and spark intellectual curiosity. You'll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment that values innovation in teaching and learning.

As a member of a vibrant academic community, you’ll engage with talented students and dedicated educators, contributing meaningfully to their development while advancing your own career within an institution that champions excellence, inclusion, and purpose-driven education.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Teaching

• Teach, facilitate, and examine undergraduate, honours, and/or postgraduate coursework students in Mathematics.

• Contribute to the curriculum through preparation of teaching materials and assessment.

• Provide high-quality service to students, including academic consultation and advice.

• Gather evidence of teaching effectiveness to improve the quality of courses and teaching and engage in professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness.

• Understand and apply University rules relevant to teaching and learning practice.

In addition to the above, at Level B will:

• Engage in educational collaborations to document and disseminate good teaching practices in the School.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You 

Academic Level A

Applicants should have completed a degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Education (majoring in Mathematics/Statistics).

• Evidence of high-quality Mathematics and/or Statistics teaching at a senior secondary level.

• An emerging teaching profile in Mathematics/Statistics with eviden