Mathematics Engagement Officer
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Vacancy Ref: : |
034224 |
Closing Date : |
07-Oct-2015 |
Contact Person : |
Karen Downie |
Contact Number : |
0131 650 5872 |
Contact Email : |
hr@maths.ed.ac.uk |
University of EdinburghSchool of MathematicsMathematics Engagement OfficerThis
exciting post combines Public Engagement and Outreach activities in the
Mathematical Sciences with a teaching role, particularly emphasising
innovative teaching through online media and developing undergraduate
employability skills. A central theme is the communication of the
wonder and wide applicability of mathematics to both students and the
outside world and to widen awareness of the work of the School of
Mathematics.The ability to enthuse and engage very different
audiences with mathematics is at the heart of this role. Candidates will
therefore need to have knowledge of, and familiarity with, a broad
range of the mathematical sciences, together with a PhD in the
Mathematical Sciences. Excellent communication skills in a variety of
media will be particularly important. This is a twelve month fixed term post and the salary will be in the range of £31,342 - £37,394.Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Professor Iain Gordon, email hos@maths.ed.ac.ukThe closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 07 October 2015.Please quote reference no. 034224
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1. Job DetailsJob title: Mathematics Engagement OfficerJob Grade: UE07Job type: Full time, fixed term for 12 monthsSchool: MathematicsLine Manager: Head of School2. Job PurposeThis
post combines Public Engagement and Outreach activities in the
Mathematical Sciences with a teaching role, particularly emphasising
innovative teaching through online media and developing undergraduate
employability skills. A central theme is the communication of the
wonder and wide applicability of mathematics to both students and the
outside world and to widen awareness of the work of the School of
Mathematics. 3. ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Teaching Related Activity (50%) •
Lead the course build for a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in the
Mathematical Sciences, taking responsibility for successful project
delivery against agreed timescales. • Lead the delivery of the
course during its live period, including content creation, forum
oversight and teaching assistant management, with ultimate
responsibility for learner experience against course design and learning
outcomes.• Liaise with senior academic colleagues on curriculum details, academic course content and methods of assessment for the MOOC. • Contribute to postgraduate tutor training and observations of tutorials, and postgraduate involvement in Outreach. •
Contribute expertise on mathematics communication to the School in
activities such as the postgraduate generic skills programme. Outreach, Public Engagement and Publicity (50%)• Promote undergraduate Communication skills and other Employability skills, by organising and taking a leading role in Innovative Learning Week and leading the School’s Mathematics Outreach Team, typically consisting of around 30 students and staff from the School.•
Organise and deliver Mathematics events for children, including
Widening Participation Workshops and the Edinburgh & Lothians Royal
Institution Masterclasses.• Work with others in the School on Public Engagement projects including the Edinburgh International Science Festival.• Work with other institutions in Edinburgh, particularly ICMS, to promote the School of Mathematics and Mathematics in general• Lead and organise the School’s activity in Innovative Learning Week•
To be a key point of contact in the School of Mathematics for those
outside the subject interested in the nature of mathematics research,
and current research undertaken in the School.4. Planning and OrganisingThe
post-holder has a varied collection of roles and good organisational
skills will be required to plan and manage work over a number of
independent areas. They are clearly required for MOOC content
organisation, event planning, running a UG Outreach team and many of the
other intended spheres of activity. 5. Problem SolvingIssues
will arise in event management that require problems to be solved
rapidly. The post-holder will need to find ways of implementing
innovative teaching ideas, and to find ways of explaining complex
mathematical ideas via talks, demonstrations, etc. 6. Decision MakingThe
post-holder will need to make decisions on selecting Public Engagement
contacts, how to approach different contacts and will need to prioritise
the various opportunities for Public Engagement activity.7. Key Contacts/RelationshipsWithin
the School, the post-holder will work with all academics to facilitate
outreach activity. They will need to work closely with the recruitment
and publicity teams in the School. In the University, they will be in
regular contact with others in the Public Engagement community and also
the University’s Institute for Academic Development with regard to
teaching. Outwith the School, the post-holder will be in contact with
numerous organisations with an interest in communicating Mathematics and
Science to the public. |
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