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Please find below a list of vacancies in Mathematics which are currently open for applications at Oxford colleges. Note that these vacancies are not administered by the Mathematical Institute. Applicants will need to click on the individual apply links to view the details for each vacancy, including the further particulars, and to apply directly via the College website. Informal enquiries should be directed to the contact as stated on the College advertisement.
One-term Stipendiary Lectureship in Mathematics
Salary £6,223 (current rate) for the period of the appointment.
Merton College proposes to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer in Mathematics for the period 5 January 2026 until 31 March 2026.
The main duties of the post will be: to teach undergraduates reading Mathematics for up to six hours per week in full term, to share in the organisational responsibility and administration of Mathematics and Joint Degrees with Mathematics in the College, to act as Director of Studies for a number of students studying Mathematics, and to provide study skills and pastoral support.
The successful candidate will be able to teach first-year (Prelims) Analysis and second-year (Part A) options, including Integration. They will have completed, or be about to complete, a doctorate in Mathematics. The ability to provide effective tutorial teaching to high-achieving undergraduates is essential.
The duties and skills required, and the entitlements of the post, are described in more detail in the Further Particulars which also contain information about how to apply.
To apply please email all of the required documents (as specified in the further particulars) to @email. Please then complete the online Application Form.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am (GMT) on Monday 17 November 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email @email
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 1 December 2025.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.