Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Heriot-Watt University
Full time Midlothian, Scotland Postsecondary Teachers
Posted:
June 05, 2026
Location:
Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Description

Role: Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum

Contract Type: Full Time (1 FTE), Fixed Term for 12 months

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff

Purpose of the Role

The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teaching commitments of a staff member who has been awarded a research fellowship. This new Teaching Staff member will be expected to add to the successful team already active in MACS, and to take on the responsibility of delivery, assessment and development of Mathematics courses.

The post holder will be based at our Edinburgh Campus.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to:

  • develop and deliver high quality teaching in the mathematical sciences
  • develop and roll out efficient asse...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full time
    Location: Midlothian, United Kingdom
    Posted: June 05, 2026
    Deadline: July 15, 2026