The teaching of pure mathematics was his responsibility, while teaching applied mathematics was the responsibility of L Rosehead who was appointed to the Applied Mathematics Chair at the same time as Whittaker.
Ang pagtuturo ng purong matematika ay ang kanyang pananagutan, habang nag-apply na pagtuturo sa matematika ay ang responsibilidad ng L Rosehead na ay hihirangin upang angkinin ang mga Applied Mathematics Chair sa parehong panahon bilang Whittaker.