ATS, Assistant Lecturer in Statistics
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Description
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
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Working for the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in the area of statistics. The anticipated start date of the position is July 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed.
The initial appointment will be for one to three years, depending on qualifications and experience, and is renewable subject to performance and budgetary considerations. After nine years of continuous employment, the position may be converted to career status with no end date. The position will focus on undergraduate teaching in Statistics, with an opportunity for course development and teaching higher-level courses. We provide an excellent teaching environment and plan to grow course offerings in Statistics over the next several years.
The minimum requirements are a master’s degree in statistics or mathematics, the ability to teach introductory statistics courses, and demonstrated accomplishments and outstanding promise in undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD degree in statistics (or a closely related field). All applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching profile outlining the candidate’s experience and interests. We also require three confidential letters for reference. The referees should submit the reference letters to mssrefer@ualberta.ca.
The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca.
Any questions regarding the position should be sent to msschair@ualberta.ca.
Application Instructions:
All applications should submit their documents in one PDF file and should include the following:
- a cover letter
- a curriculum vitae
- a teaching profile outlining the candidate’s experience and interests
- We also require three confidential letters for reference. The referees should submit the reference letters to mssrefer@ualberta.ca.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 4, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.