Job Description
Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for advancing strategic priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes? Do you have a strong academic background in Data Science, Statistics or an equivalent relevant field? We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a lecturer in Data Science and Statistics.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the University's mission of delivering excellence in education, research, and professional service. Working within the School of Information and Physical Sciences, you will play a vital part in advancing strategic priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes that support students, staff, and the broader community.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver high-quality research and teaching in key areas within the Data Science, Computing, and Statistics program/discipline areas
* Develop international recognition as an innovator in new Statistical methodologies, with applications to many fields of data analysis
* Conduct impactful research to attract industry/government research funding
* Supervise research students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Requirements
* PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent relevant field
* Strong publication record relative to opportunity
* Ability to be a highly effective teacher in a tertiary environment, preferably with experience in teaching Data Science and Statistics related courses at the University level
* Demonstrated ability to supervise research students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Demonstrated ability to conduct impactful research to attract industry/government research funding
* Expertise or experience in the development and delivery of online and blended courses
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* 17% superannuation, access to salary packaging options
* Annual leave loading
* Generous leave entitlements, including additional university holidays, life leave, cultural leave, parental leave and support for carers
* Wellbeing and support programs that promote mental, physical, and emotional health
About Us
The School of Information and Physical Sciences is a vibrant hub for innovative education and impactful research. As part of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, we prepare students and researchers to be visionary thinkers, tackling tomorrow's complex challenges today.
We offer flexible and future-focused programs across disciplines including Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, and Statistics.
University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact, our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe.