Science of Mathematics Education Academic Intern

Job Description:

• Part-Time 60% (3 days per week), Fixed Term position up to 12 months
• Campus Independent (can be located at Bundoora or any of our VIC regional campuses) or Sydney (NSW) location
• Classification: Level A - Base salary from $84,205 + 17% superannuation

About the position

The Science of Mathematics Education (SOME) Lab aims to shape the educational policy landscape for mathematics education and ensure that Australian students experience high-quality mathematics instruction delivered by confident, highly proficient teachers, using evidence-based approaches to mathematics teaching. The SOME Lab is co-directed by Professor Anna Stokke (University of Winnipeg) and Associate Professor Chrissy Monteleone (La Trobe University).

The key function of this Level A Teaching and Research position will be to provide teaching, research, administrative and academic support to the SOME Lab Co-Directors.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study relevant to the discipline or professional area.
• Preferably have a background in education, psychology, mathematics, or statistics.
• Experience of successful undergraduate teaching and/or school classroom teaching / clinical experience.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues and challenges in primary and secondary education, either from a teaching or a clinical perspective.
• Strong mathematical content knowledge.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.