Teaching Fellow in Data Science and Statistics

  • University of Leeds
  • United Kingdom, ENG
  • Jul 3, 2026
Teaching and Support
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    Job Description:

    Are you an enthusiastic teacher, committed to delivering a first class learning and teaching experience with a proven ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate level? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? Do you want to develop and further your skills in online teaching and learning and digital education?


    We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have an interest in Data Science and Statistics to join the School of Mathematics. You will contribute to the School’s research-led teaching and management of student education and will play an important role by contributing to the development of outstanding graduates and scholars. You will be expected to take an active role in the development of our curriculum by supporting the development and delivery of online teaching to a global cohort of distance-learning students.

    You will contribute to the development of mathematics education for the digital age. You will be a member of the School’s rapidly growing department Prime (Practice-based Research in Mathematics Education) focussed on enhancing mathematics education, governance of student education and leadership for School-based change projects. We are committed to excellence in Student Education, and you will participate in induction and training events tailored to educators and designed to support you to develop within your career. You will also be linked to the School's Department of Statistics.

    The School of Mathematics supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme. The School also offers several family-friendly employment practices that are designed to enable a good work-life balance. The Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences holds the Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of our success in recruiting, retaining and developing/promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).


    What we offer in return

    • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
    • Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
    • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
    • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
    • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

    And much more!


    To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

    Dr Philip Walker, Head of Prime

    Email: [email protected]

    OR

    Dr Stuart Barber, Head of the Department of Statistics

    Email: [email protected]

    OR

    Professor Clare Dunning, Head of the School of Mathematics

    Email: [email protected]


    Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026

    Section: Teaching

    Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.



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