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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Statistics - 1804260

Employer
University of Toronto
Location
Canada (CA)

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Faculty Jobs
Engineering & Mathematics, Statistics
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

The Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream appointment in the field of Statistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and will commence on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter.

We seek enthusiastic and innovative individuals pursuing an academic career in teaching Statistics. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching as well as strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates must have at least a Masters degree in Statistics or related discipline by the time of the appointment. A PhD is preferred. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and online material/lectures. Demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices, curriculum improvement, teaching innovation and demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities are expected. Successful candidates must present clear evidence of both ability and ambition to significantly enhance our undergraduate Statistics program and exert creative educational leadership. Please visit our website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/math-cs-stats/home.

Responsibilities will include undergraduate teaching, managing teaching assistants, developing course materials, and curriculum development. In addition, each faculty member in the Department assumes some responsibility for student recruitment and departmental administration. Faculty members are also encouraged to initiate and supervise undergraduate projects. 

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical practice will be provided through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier, a teaching statement, sample course syllabi, and the teaching evaluations submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees of high standing highlighting both excellent teaching and commitment to pedagogical enquiry and teaching innovation. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply through MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/12702. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a statement of career goals and teaching philosophy; and a teaching dossier to include sample course syllabi and teaching evaluations. Applicants must also arrange to have at least three valid letters of reference (on letterhead, dated and signed) uploaded through MathJobs directly by the writers. 

Review of applications will begin after December 3, 2018, and applicants should endeavor to have all materials submitted by then; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional enquiries, please contact Julia Martyn, Chair’s Assistant, at julia.martyn@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
 

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?

Work where the world comes to think.

Work where the world comes to discover.

Work where the world comes to learn.

 

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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