Assistant Professor - Mathematics

Date Posted: 09/18/2024
Closing Date: 11/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39693
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for up to two full-time tenure stream appointments in Mathematics. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Candidates in all areas of Mathematics, Pure and Applied Mathematics, will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the further development of Mathematics at the University of Toronto and also to the further expansion of our Department in that direction in the future. They may also be able to enhance their research through collaboration with institutions outside the University of Toronto, such as the Fields Institute. 

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Mathematics, or a closely related area, by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue independent, innovative research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. 

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated by a record of contributions and publications in top-ranked mathematics journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

The successful candidates will also have an appointment in the tri-campus Graduate Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervisions, and to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Mathematics.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. It is an international leader in Mathematics research and education. For questions about the positions, please contact Weixuan Wang at weixuan.wang@utoronto.ca and for more information about the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences or the tri-campus Department of Mathematics, please see our respective websites http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/ and
http://www.mathematics.utoronto.ca/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online through MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25173. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a list of publications or forthcoming publications; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a teaching dossier including a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; and the AMS Standard Cover Sheet.

Applicants must also arrange to have at least four recent letters of reference uploaded to MathJobs directly by the referees, including at least one primarily addressing the candidate's teaching. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date, November 5, 2024.
 
Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the University of Toronto faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the University of Toronto platform will NOT be considered for this position.

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

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.