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 tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant
Professor. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2022. The
successful candidate will have a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline,
and a proven record of research excellence in Data Science in Actuarial and
Financial Mathematics. The successful candidate will establish their own
research program building on the current strengths of the department, supervise
graduate students and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels. In
particular, the successful candidate will be part of the instructional team in
our award-winning Actuarial and Financial Mathematics undergraduate program and
our acclaimed Masters in Financial Mathematics graduate program. A professional
actuarial designation or relevant experience are assets for this position, but
not a requirement to apply. 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 the priority area for this search, related
research interests of the department include computational statistics,
mathematical biology, and several areas in applied mathematics. A number of
researchers in our department are active members of the MacDATA Institute -
McMaster’s data science institute – a large university-wide institute founded
in 2015 that has a mandate to promote innovative research and training programs
on big data and, in general, data science. For more information, please see www.math.mcmaster.ca and https://macdata.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 ID 40453). A complete application consists of:
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. |