Assistant Professor – Department of Mathematical Sciences

Canadian Mathematical Society; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakehead University seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences for a 9 month Limited Term Appointment. The role focuses on undergraduate teaching in Mathematics and requires a Ph.D. along with a commitment to research and innovative education methods. Applications are invited by June 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach first- and second-year Math courses.
• Teaching record and potential for research required.
• Experience with Indigenous or racialized communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses.
• Foster innovative teaching practices.
• Engage in research activities.

Skills

Teaching Commitment

Scholarly Research Potential

Experiential Learning

Online Course Delivery

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Job description

Assistant Professor – Department of Mathematical Sciences

Application Deadline: June 26, 2025

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Reference # SES-2025-26-10

Lakehead University, Barrie and Orillia Campus, invites applications for a 9 month Limited Term Appointment 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, 2025.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level with an excellent teaching record and demonstrated potential for scholarly research. 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.

We are looking for a candidate with the ability to teach first- and second-year courses in Math in support of several programs at both the Lakehead Orillia campus and in Barrie in support of Lakehead-Georgian partnership programs. Lakehead offers innovative programs that integrate theoretical learning with a blend of applied skills that students need to be job-ready.

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 about this posting, please contact Dr. Andrew J. Dean ([e-mail]). Detailed information on the Department of Mathematical Sciences and our programs is available at: www.math.lakeheadu.ca .

Review of applications will begin on June 26, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # SES-2025-26-10 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 plan (current and future interests), 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: [e-mail]

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 [phone] ext. 8334 or [e-mail] to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.