Assistant Professor in Mathematics (Contractually Limited Appt)

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 one-year Contractually Limited Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated starting date for this position is July 1, 2024. The teaching load for this position will be five courses spread over the duration of the appointment and will have responsibility for delivering The McMaster Peer-Run Inclusive Math Experience (MacPRIME) (https://www.macprime.ca/home) a 4-week virtual bridge program for incoming Math & Stats Gateway students. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Mathematics, preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of successful teaching at the university level.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics currently has 42 full-time faculty members and approximately 100 graduate students and 15 postdoctoral fellows.

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 [email protected].

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 ). 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. Bartosz Protas, Department Chair ([email protected])

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 in early June 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 [email protected] to communicate accommodation needs.

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