Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Discrete Mathematics

Monash • Clayton, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Monash University's School of Mathematics as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Discrete Mathematics (Level B or C) and contribute to world-class teaching and research in one of Australia's leading mathematics schools. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across the School of Mathematics to advance research in discrete mathematics, deliver outstanding teaching, and support the development of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Research areas of interest include combinatorics, graph theory, design theory, and algebra with a combinatorial flavour.

Requirements

• PhD in Discrete Mathematics or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching mathematics at the university level.
• A strong research record in discrete mathematics, evidenced by publications in reputable journals.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• For Senior Lecturer: demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and securing external funding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in curriculum development and coordination.
• Familiarity with combinatorics, graph theory, design theory, or algebra with a combinatorial flavour.
• Experience in fostering an engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality teaching and curriculum development, including preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars, developing subject and course materials, coordinating courses (Level C), and fostering an engaging learning environment for students.
• Conducting and advancing impactful research in discrete mathematics, building a strong publication profile, contributing to collaborative research projects, supervising honours and postgraduate research students, and, at Senior Lecturer level, leading research initiatives and securing external research funding.
• Contributing to the academic life of the School, including student consultation and mentoring, assessment and marking, professional engagement, committee participation, and broader service activities that support the School's teaching, research and strategic objectives.

Benefits

• Continuing appointment
• 17% employer superannuation
• Access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, and world-class teaching spaces
• International collaboration opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support for parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree