Pam,
Is there any possibility of support to develop our national
database of mathematics questions? If so how can we apply
for the support?
Jon.
On Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:59:05 +1100 Pam Bishop
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> Learning and Teaching Support Network
> Centre for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research
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> A new national Centre to support higher education staff in Mathematics,
> Statistics and OR has been established as part of the UK Learning and Teaching
> Support Network. The Centre is now able to offer the following posts for three
> years in the first instance, with every likelihood of extension to five years.
> Applicants for posts 1-3 will require excellent IT, Web and administrative
> skills.
>
> 1. A Statistics and OR Education Officer (Ref S0321; £14,904-24,843), to carry
> out research and development into the optimal balance between IT and other
> methods of learning and teaching Statistics and OR. At least two years
> experience of teaching on degree level courses in statistics or mathematics is
> required for this post, which is based in Nottingham. Application forms from
> Personnel Services, The Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham
> NG1 4BU, tel 0115 948 6522
>
> 2. A Research Fellow in Information Technology (Statistics and OR) (£22,579-
> 30,065), to research the role of IT in learning and teaching Statistics and OR,
> disseminate the results via workshops and publications and maintain and develop
> Web resources. Significant expertise in statistical computing and an interest
> in teaching are essential for this post, which is based in Glasgow. A cv and
> brief covering letter should be sent to Professor Adrian Bowman, Dept of
> Statistics, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, tel 0141 330 4046, email
> [log in to unmask]
>
> 3. An Information Officer (Mathematics) (Ref S35392/00; £16,286-20,811), to
> assist in delivering the Centre’s day-to-day activities in Birmingham. A
> graduate with a mathematical background is required, with excellent
> interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Further details at
> http://www.bham.ac.uk/personnel/s35392.htm
>
> Application forms for posts 3 and 4 from Personnel Services, The University of
> Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, tel 0121 414 6486
>
> 4. A Research Fellow (Mathematics) (Ref S335393/00; £16,286-22,579) will be
> aware of recent developments in the pedagogy of Mathematics and will
> investigate how these affect current academic practice. A background in
> mathematics and mathematical education is required for this post, which is
> jointly funded by the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Birmingham. The
> Research Fellow will be expected to make innovative contributions to the
> teaching and learning activities of the School. Further details at
> http://www.bham.ac.uk/personnel/s35393.htm
>
> Further information is available from Pam Bishop, tel 0121 414 7095, email
> [log in to unmask], who can advise on formal and informal contacts at each
> site. Closing date is 22 February 2000.
>
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> Pam Bishop, Assistant Director
> Learning and Teaching Support Network
> Centre for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research
>
> School of Mathematics and Statistics [log in to unmask]
> The University of Birmingham tel 0121-414 7095
> Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389
>
> The Learning and Teaching Support Network will build on the 10-year
> programme that was the Computers in Teaching Initiative (CTI).
> Until the new Centre for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational
> Research is established, the CTI Mathematics Web site is still
> available at http://www.bham.ac.uk/ctimath
>
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Jon Sims Williams
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Tel: 0117-928 7757
Fax: 0117-925 1154
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