Lecturer or Senior Lecturer – Discrete Mathematics

About the role

Monash University's School of Mathematics is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Discrete Mathematics. The successful candidate will join a world‑top‑50 university, contributing to high‑quality teaching and cutting‑edge research on a continuing, full‑time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars in discrete mathematics and develop related curriculum materials.
• Coordinate courses (Level C) and ensure an engaging learning environment for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conduct independent research in areas such as combinatorics, graph theory, design theory and algebra with a combinatorial focus.
• Publish research findings, secure external funding and lead collaborative projects (Senior Lecturer level).
• Supervise honours and postgraduate research students.
• Participate in departmental committees, student mentoring, assessment and broader service activities.

Required profile

• PhD in Mathematics or a closely related discipline with a strong record of research in discrete mathematics.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Ability to develop and coordinate courses and to engage diverse student cohorts.
• Experience in securing research funding and supervising graduate students (preferred for Senior Lecturer).

Required skills

• Expertise in combinatorics, graph theory, design theory or related areas of discrete mathematics.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $123,138 to $173,931 per annum (Level B or C) plus superannuation.
• Access to world‑class research facilities and teaching spaces.
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative academic community.
• Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration.