Associate Lecturer - Calculus 3: Transforms & Models

We have an opportunity for an Associate Lecturer to deliver Calculus 3: Transforms & Models, BUEM021S6.

You will contribute to teaching and supporting student along the below:

Indicative Syllabus

• Laplace transforms: the Laplace transform of elementary functions, properties of the Laplace transform, inversion of the Laplace transform, solving differential equations using Laplace transforms and the convolution of two functions.
• Fourier series: periodic functions, the Fourier series of a function, finding the coefficients of a Fourier series, even and odd functions and their Fourier series, convergence of Fourier series, non-periodic functions, application of Fourier series in the solution of partial differential equations.
• Dynamical systems: systems of linear differential equations, coupled systems, autonomous systems, stability, critical points, phase plane analysis, trajectories, fixed solutions, periodic solutions.
• Models: Richardson's arms race model, combat models, SIR model of epidemics, competing species, predator-prey models.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.  

Contract: 

Fixed-term (6-months), part-time contract, 3 hours per week. Module runs 1.5 hours per week Friday 7.30-9pm. Autumn and Spring term.

Start date October 2026, to be confirmed after the interview.

Closing date: Sunday 20 September, Interview date: Thursday 24 September 2026. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Maura Paterson, Professor of Mathematics at m.paterson@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.