mathematics lecturer

Mathematics lecturers instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, mathematics, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of mathematics, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

Alternative Labels

higher education mathematics teacher

instructor in mathematics

lector in math

lector in mathematics

lector in maths

lecturer in math

lecturer in mathematics

lecturer in maths

mathematics docent

mathematics instructor

mathematics lector

mathematics professor

mathematics teacher

math lector

maths lector

maths professor

professor of mathematics

professor of maths

university lecturer in mathematics

university mathematics lecturer

university maths teacher

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply blended learning apply intercultural teaching strategies apply teaching strategies assess students communicate mathematical information communicate with a non-scientific audience compile course material demonstrate when teaching develop course outline execute analytical mathematical calculations give constructive feedback guarantee students' safety interact professionally in research and professional environments liaise with educational staff liaise with educational support staff manage personal professional development mentor individuals monitor developments in field of expertise perform classroom management prepare lesson content promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities synthesise information teach in academic or vocational contexts teach mathematics think abstractly write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

curriculum objectives digital data processing instructional strategies mathematical modelling mathematical physics mathematics

Optional Skills and Competences

apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities assist in the organisation of school events assist students in their learning assist students with equipment assist students with their dissertation conduct qualitative research conduct quantitative research conduct research across disciplines conduct scholarly research demonstrate disciplinary expertise develop learning curriculum develop professional network with researchers and scientists discuss research proposals disseminate results to the scientific community draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation establish collaborative relations evaluate research activities facilitate teamwork between students increase the impact of science on policy and society integrate gender dimension in research keep records of attendance manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications manage research data manage resources for educational purposes monitor educational developments operate open source software participate in scientific colloquia perform project management perform scientific research present reports promote open innovation in research promote the transfer of knowledge provide career counselling provide lesson materials provide technical expertise publish academic research serve on academic committee speak different languages supervise doctoral students supervise educational staff work with virtual learning environments write scientific publications

Optional Knowledge

assessment processes continuum mechanics funding methods learning difficulties scientific research methodology university procedures

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dab9c6dd-8efb-4fe2-8b10-477ef2bcfd8b

Status

released

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