Teaching Fellow

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | TE TARI PĀKARAU ME TE TATAURAKA

DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

About us/Mō mātou

The University of Otago is one of New Zealand's largest and most research-intensive universities, currently in the top 1% in the QS World University ranking. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour regularly topping the New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission's performance indicators. The University is located in the vibrant southern city of Dunedin, which is a gateway to the beautiful Otago region of New Zealand.

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The Department has a comprehensive programme of teaching, ranging from 100-level classes delivered to hundreds of students to postgraduate papers contributing to Honours and Masters level qualifications. The Department also has an outstanding research profile.

As a Teaching Fellow, you will be required to participate in undergraduate teaching in Statistics and Mathematics (primarily at 100-level) in an 80/20 split. In particular, you will:

•    Provide administrative support to the paper convenors of the large Statistics and Mathematics 100-level papers.

•    Coordinate, support and train tutors for the 100-level papers offered in the department. 

•    Support the online assessment tools (STACK and R/Exam) used for papers in the department.

•    Assist with revision and development of teaching materials (particularly computer-based questions for 100-level students).

•    Contribute to lecturing and delivering of tutorials as required.

•    Carry out such administrative duties as the Head of Department may require.

Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidate will have:

•    A postgraduate degree in statistics is preferred. We also welcome applications from candidates with an undergraduate degree in statistics who can demonstrate success and/or aptitude in teaching statistics.

•    A background in mathematics will be an advantage. 

•    Experience in teaching statistics and/or mathematics is desirable.

•    Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.

•    Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.

•    An ability to work collegially and independently.

We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching statistics, interested in supporting introductory mathematics education, and passionate about assisting student learning.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE) permanent position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

While this position will ideally be full-time (1.0 FTE), applications from candidates wanting part-time hours will also be considered. For overseas candidates, a minimum of 0.8 FTE is essential for Immigration purposes.

The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow salary scale based on skills, qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position for Teaching Fellows/Professional Practice Fellows Band 1 is $75,727 to $87,849, and for Teaching Fellows/Professional Practice Fellows Band 2 is $91,614 to $102,900.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

•    Cover letter

•    CV

•    Names and addresses of at least three referees

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number will close on Sunday, 2 November 2025.