JOB Lecturer in Statistics at UWE, Bristol

The Maths and Statistics group at the University of the West of England, Bristol are advertising for a new lecturer in statistics.
The job advert can be viewed via www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs and the reference number for the position is 1684779.
In brief, the role holder will be a lecturer in statistics at the University of the West of England, Bristol based at our Frenchay Campus . This is a full-time permanent position with a salary band £32,548 – £38,883. Closing date for applications will be 9 Nov 2017. If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion, please contact Dr Paul White (statistician) on 0117 328 3777 or email: Paul.White@uwe.ac.uk.

Job overview [brief]
Working in the Department of Engineering Design and Mathematics, this post will focus on teaching students on our BSc Mathematics, BSc Mathematics & Statistics and MMath Mathematics awards and those on related disciplines across the University, for example in the Business School. The role will provide specialist teaching and support for statistics and mathematics within the curriculum. You will be joining a growing and ambitious department that values teaching and learning very highly. You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing the curriculum. UWE graduates already have a high rate of graduate employment but we are aiming to take this even higher through greater interaction between industry, research and education – you can be part of this journey. We are looking for a confident and reflective teacher willing to adapt their style and delivery to the needs of different audiences and committed to providing a supportive learning environment. The department has a national reputation for the innovative use of technology to enhance the learning and assessment of mathematics and we would welcome individuals capable of developing this reputation further.
The successful candidate will be capable of delivering high quality research, scholarship outputs and/or engaging in knowledge exchange activities. The department currently supports research in mathematics and statistics in a variety of areas through the Applied Statistics Group and the Mathematics and its Applications Research Group. The faculty has a policy of supporting newly appointed lecturers with allocated time for research.

Other benefits, in addition to salary:
• a generous holiday allowance of 35 Days
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year in addition;
• flexible working;
• excellent defined benefit pension schemes;
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme;
• family friendly policies;
• onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus;
• option to purchase childcare vouchers.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give our students access to everything they need to succeed – with £300m being spent on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation between now and 2020 to enhance our offer even further.
Frenchay campus is within close proximity to excellent motorway links and within walking distance of two train stations, making UWE Frenchay Campus the ideal place to work for those wishing to commute to Bristol.
If you are shortlisted, there will be a two-tier selection process. This will involve presentations to take place on 20th November with the successful candidates from this round invited to a formal interview to be held on 23rd November.

Paul.