Lecturer, Statistics And Data Science

Description:

Job Reference Number: 975531
About the role:
An exciting and rare opportunity exists for a candidate with strong statistical, analytical and modelling capabilities to teach undergraduate and postgraduate units within the professionally accredited Actuarial Science and expanding Data Science courses.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct learning activities, online or face-to-face as appropriate, which stimulate and foster student learning.
• Keep abreast of current discipline theory and practice and apply these in teaching and learning.
• Develop innovative curriculum design and learning materials in collaboration with other colleagues as appropriate.
• Undertake a range of administrative functions connected with the subjects taught, including unit co-ordination and moderation and assessment of student work.
• Supervise the program of study of honours students and postgraduate students engaged in coursework.

Who we are looking for:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with extensive quantitative, problem solving, statistical and analytical experience, whether an early-career PhD graduate wishing to expand their teaching expertise or applied statistician wishing to share their knowledge with students enrolled in these vibrant, keenly sought after courses. This exciting and innovative role will allow you to make original contributions to learning and teaching and deliver high-quality teaching in Statistics and Data Science.
Essential Criteria:

• A doctoral qualification in Applied Statistics or closely related discipline;
• Proven high level teaching skills with a demonstrated reflective approach to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching applied statistics, actuarial statistics and related data science subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive learning environment.

Role requirements:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Your new team – School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS):
Formed in 2017, EECMS unites Curtin’s core expertise in electrical engineering, computing, physics, mathematics, and statistics to better understand and advance our data-driven world. As part of Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, EECMS is one of the university’s largest schools, with a rapidly expanding teaching and research portfolio. The School is at the forefront of emerging fields, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Technologies, Energy Informatics, and Immersive Technologies. Our teaching programs are delivered across Curtin’s global campuses.
The discipline of Mathematics and Statistics brings extensive applied and research capabilities to the actuarial science and data science courses. The team is highly engaged with the local business community, has a strong foundation in statistical and data analysis and leverages their wide-ranging industry experience to deliver these highly regarded courses.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
At Curtin University, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment in which all people feel respected, valued and safe. Curtin is dedicated to promoting gender equity and inclusivity in all areas. We are proud of our achievements to date and recognise that there is that there is more to do to improve employment outcomes for women, particularly in STEMM disciplines.
As an Athena SWAN accredited institution, we celebrate diversity and actively work to advance the representation of women in STEMM areas and empower individuals so they can thrive in their careers through a range of supportive initiatives, including leadership training, mentorship for early career progression and promotion, networking opportunities, and other professional development resources.
Additionally, we offer staff a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Up to 17% superannuation with *possible cash out options, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
• Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days).
• Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students).
• Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions
• On-campus medical centre
• Academic Carer Support Scheme and other diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives detailed via the below link.

We believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive excellence, and we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of STEMM together and making tomorrow better.
To find out more about our comprehensive diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/values-vision-strategy/diversity-equity/gender-equity-and-inclusion/
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What we offer you
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the section criteria for the role, noted above .

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.