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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