Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Statistics

University of Canterbury

Mathematics and Statistics
Christchurch, New Zealand
Reference Number: A366-07
Closing Date: 7 December 2007

Applications are invited for a full-time, continuing academic position at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the area of Statistics.

The Department maintains strong research and teaching links across the whole University, especially with the Colleges of Commerce, Engineering and Science, and internationally. The appointee will be expected to contribute to these links, and to teach in the Statistics programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Preference will be given to candidates whose research profile enhances that of the present Department. The current range of departmental research interests and strengths can be found at: http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/php/people/

As a Lecturer you will need a PhD degree, demonstrated ability and a commitment to research, and also have a commitment to teaching.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will be well established as a researcher and teacher. You will need a PhD degree, and a record of publishing in internationally respected journals. You will also need to demonstrate a record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and an ability to attract and supervise postgraduate students is also expected.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a strong externally-funded research programme, and will be expected to collaborate with other academics in the Department’s teaching and research.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a strong, forward-looking department dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. More information on the Department is available at: http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/

The University of Canterbury offers generous leave provisions and support for attendance at international conferences.

Job sharing or other innovative employment practices may be considered.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of three referees, evidence of research productivity and potential (including copies of two recent publications), and a one-page statement of research and teaching interests.

Enquiries of an academic nature can be made to Professor David Wall, email: hod@math.canterbury.ac.nz

For further information, and how to apply on-line, visit: http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/, or for assistance with applications contact the Human Resources Administrator, College of Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand, phone +64 3 364 3473, or email: hr@engineering.canterbury.ac.nz