Lecturer in Mathematics (Teaching Focus)

Right to work

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Part-Time, Fixed Term (0.8 FTE)

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Mathematics (Teaching Focus) in the Department of Computing, Security and Mathematics. This is a fixed-term, 0.8 FTE role to provide secondment cover from 1 September 2026 until 31 July 2029.

Applicants should possess the broad range of skills required to teach effectively at undergraduate level, and to lead others in teaching delivery and development. They should demonstrate strong commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our students. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and engage with students using a variety of different methods.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach and supervise at undergraduate level, taking full responsibility for the design, management and delivery of undergraduate modules in mathematics. They will also be required to contribute to the academic administration of the department.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

Free parking

The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

As this is a fixed term post to cover a period of sabbatical leave until 31 July 2029, this appointment could end earlier than expected should the substantive post-holder return to work early.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Iain Moffatt on iain.moffatt@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference

0726-239

Closing Date

23:59, 2 August 2026

Interview Date

10 August 2026

We particularly welcome female applicants as they are under-represented at this level in the Department of Computing, Security and Mathematics within Royal Holloway, University of London.

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.