Department of Mathematical Sciences

Department of Mathematical Sciences Tenure Track Appointment (Teaching Focused)

Reference # SES-2024-25-03

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position (teaching focused) at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2024.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level with an excellent teaching record. While the primary focus of this position is on teaching, the successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the broader goals and activities of the Department, including administrative service and program and course development. Candidates for the position should possess or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.

Candidates should provide evidence of performance and potential as an instructor of teaching university courses, which can include past teaching experience, demonstration of teaching effectiveness, examples of innovative approaches to teaching, supervision of students and teaching assistants, and ability and potential to participate in and contribute to the development of the Department's courses and programs. The successful applicant will also contribute to the service activities of the Department and the University. Candidates should provide evidence of previous contributions to department, faculty, or university activities, including community outreach and any contributions to the discipline or profession. While the position is focused on teaching undergraduate courses, strong record on research will also be considered an asset.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Dr. Tianxuan Miao (tmiao@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department of Mathematical Sciences and our programs is available at: www.math.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # SES-2024-25-03 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research record, copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Applicants should submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall 
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 orhuman.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.