Associate Lecturers in the School of Mathematics and Statistics (Level 2 and 3 Statistics modules)

FTE: 0.08 – 0.16 FTE
Fixed term contract end date: to September 2028

Please note that the advertised FTE is 0.08-0.16, depending on the number of modules. This corresponds to a pro rata salary of £3102-£6205.)

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The role

We are looking to recruit several Associate Lecturers for Level 2 and 3 Statistics modules: 

M248, Analysing data                                                 30 credits, level 2

M249, Practical modern statistics                             30 credits, level 2

M343, Applications of probability                             30 credits, level 3

M347, Mathematical statistics                                   30 credits, level 3

M348, Applied statistical modelling                          30 credits, level 3

The position is part-time with most of the work on these modules occurring between October and June. The workload is uneven but will average around 1 day a week during the teaching period, peaking during assessment marking.  You will normally teach on one or two of these modules, depending on student numbers and the alignment of your skills and experience.

The position is home-based and has no fixed core hours. It is initially Fixed Term until September 2028 with a probation period of two years. The annual salary and workload are fixed, but there are significant workload peaks and troughs, mainly linked to providing marking and assessment feedback. This is likely to include exam and end of module marking tasks. Other tasks will be required such as focused student support (individual and forum), peer mentoring and working with the module team on assessment activities and quality improvement. Some evening and weekend work will be required. The appropriate level of FTE will be discussed at interview, and there is the possibility of increasing the FTE later. The starting full-time salary is £38,784 paid pro rata, based on your FTE. Although most of the teaching occurs between October and June, the position is paid over the full calendar year.

We anticipate the contract will start between September and October 2026.

Person specification:

The person specification for this position should be read in conjunction with the generic person specification for an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. As well as meeting all the requirements set out in the generic person specification, you should have:

• A degree with significant statistical content.
• Recent or current experience in applied statistical work or data science. This may have been gained through application of statistical methods in another subject, for example economics, psychology or medicine.
• Experience of working with data and/or statistics in any public, private or third sector work, including education.
• Some experience of statistical computing using any suitable package.
• The ability to grade assignments accurately and to provide constructive feedback to students.
• Experience of teaching online or an understanding of the pedagogical issues surrounding online teaching.

It would be an advantage to have: 

• A higher degree or Ph.D. (or equivalent).
• Experience of teaching and assessment via an online environment.
• Evidence of having taken the initiative to deliver better teaching and learning or to take advantage of new technology in teaching.
• A teaching qualification in relevant subject or HEA accreditation.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check or equivalent for their nation of residency. The Open University has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy of which can be obtained on request by email to [email protected]  

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. To ensure they remain up to date with developments in their academic field, Associate Lecturers are allocated 6 days (pro-rata) per annum for AL-led (ie. self-directed) Academic Currency and 1 day, plus 5 days pro rata, per annum for Agreed Academic Currency and Professional Development. 

Benefits include a supportive and friendly working environment, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata) with variable (pro rata) Bank holidays and an attractive pensions proposition.

Tuition Delivery

Tuition delivery will be online.

Interviews

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 6, 13 or 16 July 2026.

How to apply

An application form and job-related information are available from the links located below. Any queries regarding the application process please contact AL-Applications on [email protected], quoting the reference number: STEM-003.

Job related information:

AL Application Form

Generic Person Specification

Terms and Conditions 

Prior to any offer of employment being made an applicant will be required to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK or Republic of Ireland. 

The University is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role as per the requirement laid out the UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK.

To work with us you will need access to the internet.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check or equivalent for their nation of residency.

Email: [email protected]

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