Université Laval, Département de mathématiques et de Statistique

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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Université Laval invites applications for a tenure stream faculty position. Although all areas of specialization in mathematics or statistics are admissible, a particular expertise or interest in the education of elementary and secondary school teachers is required. The appointment will normally be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected starting date in the Summer of 2022.

About Université Laval

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics (DMS) is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Université Laval. The DMS provides a world-class research and teaching environment. Courses are taught in French to students in specialized programs in mathematics and statistics (bachelor's, master's and doctorate) and, also, to students in engineering, education, etc.

More than a school, Université Laval is an entire community in the heart of Quebec City, a complete university recognized for its leadership and its culture of excellence in both teaching and research. It is located in beautiful Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital of the province of Quebec. With more than 48,000 students, the University is a stimulating place to live and work in the heart of an urban community of 800,000 people.

actively participate in the management of the department's activities related to the education of elementary and secondary school teachers,
teach, in French, courses in mathematics or statistics dedicated to future teachers,
teach, in French, courses in mathematics or statistics for programs offered by the department and large-group service courses,
recruit and superivse graduate students,
conduct and publish research in her/his area of expertise,
solicit funding from major granting agencies,
contribute to the management and promotion of the department's programs,
and, more generally, participate in the development and proper functioning of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, of the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and of Université Laval.

Selection criteria

Hold, or be in the process of obtaining, a doctorate in mathematics or statistics, or a degree deemed equivalent. An application based on a strong mathematical or statistical component at the graduate level, combined with a doctorate in post-secondary education in mathematics or statistics, will also be admissible.
Demonstrated ability or potential to work in the education of elementary and secondary school teachers within the department.
Demonstrated ability or potential to provide high-quality teaching.
Demonstrated aptitude for research and potential for the development of a productive, autonomous and original research program.
Demonstrated ability or potential to recruit and supervise graduate students in departmental programs.
Interest and aptitude for working in a team and in a collaborative manner with the teaching staff of the department.
Be able to teach in French or commit to being able to do so within one year.

Terms of the competition

Interested candidates should send

a cover letter,
a curriculum vitae,
three letters of reference (one of which should comment on teaching experience or potential),
a document (maximum three pages) detailing their research program for the next three years,
a document (maximum two pages) detailing their teaching philosophy,
a document (maximum two pages) explaining why they are interested in a position for teacher education,
and up to three articles (reprints or preprints).

All of these documents should be submitted as PDF files.

Non-French speaking applicants must also clearly indicate, in their cover letter, their level of proficiency in French and, if applicable, comment on their ability to attain a sufficient level of proficiency in that language within one year.

Equity, diversity, inclusion

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

In order to facilitate their installation in Quebec City and to improve their knowledge of French, Université Laval offers new non-French speaking professors and their spouses the possibility of taking French courses.