Position Description

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematics at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Mathematics and Statistics beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is the Waterloo campus; however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction at the Brantford or Milton campuses via in-person or virtual delivery.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $135,000. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

Duties and responsibilities of the position will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision; research, including the establishment of an externally funded research program; and service-related activities.

Applicants must

• hold a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Mathematics, statistics or a closely related area,
• demonstrate an excellent research record and the potential to build a strong, independent research program in mathematics or statistics,
• preference will be given to applicants working in Pure or Applied Mathematics or any area that supports the Department’s programs,
• demonstrate an excellent teaching record or show strong evidence of potential excellence in teaching.

 Applicants should submit a complete application package consisting of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, at most three recent publications, a one- or two-page statement of current and prospective research interests, a teaching dossier that includes a statement addressing teaching experience in mathematics or statistics, and at least three letters of reference, one of which significantly addresses the teaching ability of the applicant, addressed to:

Dr. Shengda Hu, Chair

Department of Mathematics

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

N2L 3C5.

No hardcopy submission is accepted, while electronic submission of applications through mathjobs.org will be received until Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11:59pm at the following link

https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28130

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student-focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well-earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence. With a multi-campus and multi-community culture, Laurier offers students an exceptional range and depth of more than 100 academic programs taught by award-winning lecturers across nine faculties.

The Department of Mathematics is a vibrant and integral part of the Faculty of Science. The department currently has 19 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants can learn more about the Department and faculty research interests at: https://wlu.ca/math

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus is the university’s main campus. Located in south-western Ontario, the Region of Waterloo is a growing and diverse community with a strong technology and manufacturing sector, and a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including areas with Mennonite heritage. Waterloo is a dynamic, fast-growing technology hub known for its "ideas and innovation" ethos, and home to top-tier universities (University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier) and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. More about the Region of Waterloo can be found here:

https://wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/living-in-waterloo.html

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated 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 citizenships, however all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Ruth McNeil, Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science (rmcneil@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html .

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Human Resources (HR@wlu.ca).

The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.