Role : Assistant Professor in Mathematics
Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum
Contract Type : Full Time (1 FTE), Fixed Term for 12 months
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff
Purpose of the Role
The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teaching commitments of a staff member who has been awarded a research fellowship. This new Teaching Staff member will be expected to add to the successful team already active in MACS, and to take on the responsibility of delivery, assessment and development of Mathematics courses.
The post holder will be based at our Edinburgh Campus.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will be required to:
- develop and deliver high quality teaching in the mathematical sciences
- develop and roll out efficient assessment
- contribute fully to global teaching teams
- carry out such administrative and promotional activities as may be required to achieve the above aims
About our Team
The Department of Mathematics is part of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, which also includes the Departments of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics and of Computer Science. The School is strongly oriented towards high quality undergraduate teaching, research, and advanced postgraduate programmes. We foster a challenging and developmental environment for our undergraduates and postgraduates who go on to excel in a diverse range of careers.
The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has an Athena SWAN Silver Award and is committed to an equality charter (see https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/our-schools/mathematical-and-computer-sciences/about-us/our-equality-charter), which includes having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offering equality of opportunity to all. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, and we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements and endeavour to accommodate them, whenever possible.
Essential Criteria
- E1: A PhD in mathematical sciences.
- E2: Experience in teaching mathematics and developing pedagogy-inspired teaching methods
- E3: Potential to provide leadership in the planning, organisation and development of learning and teaching activities in Mathematics
- E4: The skills to supervise undergraduate and MSc projects
Desirable Criteria
- D1: Experience in a pastoral role towards undergraduates
- D2: Experience in BSc and MSc project supervision
- D3: Experience in technology-enhanced learning methods
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted until midnight (UK time) on Thursday 18 June 2026.
Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system in a single pdf : (1) a cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) a full CV including at least two names who can act as their potential referees; (3) A summary of their teaching and scholarship/research experience and plans; and (4) a list of publications.
Informal enquiries may be made to: Prof. Lehel Banjai, Head of Mathematics, [email protected]
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We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.
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About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.
Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.
