McMaster University, Mathematics & Statistics

Position ID: McMaster-TTS [#18112]
Position Title: Teaching Track - Assistant Professor - Statistics
Position Type: Other
Position Location: Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Statistics
Application Deadline: 2021/11/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/09/07, finished 2022/05/07)
Position Description:    

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McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position in Statistics at the level of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2022. This position is an opportunity for individuals who are prepared to devote themselves primarily to teaching within an academic environment and can lead to permanence.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related area, and a demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities such as curriculum development and evaluation, mentoring, and research into the efficacy of pedagogical approaches.  

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics currently has 38.5 full-time faculty members and a rolling average of approximately 100 graduate students and 15 postdoctoral fellows. In addition to over 1,200 students enrolled in its undergraduate programs, the Department offers undergraduate courses attended by a large number of students from across the University. For more information, please see our website: www.math.mcmaster.ca.

McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. Our focus on collaboratively exchanging ideas and approaches makes us uniquely positioned to pioneer ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems leading to a Brighter World. The Faculty of Science works to create global impact by advancing scientific discovery and knowledge, and promoting greater understanding. Our innovative, interdisciplinary approach generates new methods and insights, results, and lasting change. 

Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members to achieve a work-life balance.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.    

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. 

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process. If not applying through McMaster’s application submission portal, the survey will be sent to all applicants in a separate communication. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey Statement of Collection for more information. Additional inquiries about the Diversity Survey may be directed to hr.empequity@mcmaster.ca.

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please apply online by using the MathJobs website (http://www.mathjobs.org) or at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 40454).

A complete application consists of: 

  • a cover letter (including a statement regarding whether the applicant has Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status (see below))
  • a current Curriculum Vitae
  • a statement of teaching philosophy and practice
  • a statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings
  • three (3) letters of reference which should ideally be submitted through MathJobs or sent directly by your referees to Dr. Matheus Grasselli, Department Chair (grasselli@math.mcmaster.ca).

Please be advised that any full-time, permanent faculty member of the Department can request confidential access to the application materials, including the reference letters.

Review of complete applications will begin on November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line, system-generated confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications, as stated above, MUST include one of the following statements in their application package:  “I am/am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.”  Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete. 

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at baileyd@mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Further Info:
www.math.mcmaster.ca
email address
 
McMaster University
Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics
1280 Main Street West, HH 218
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1