Assistant Professor – Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Canadian Mathematical Society; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia University is seeking an Assistant Professor in its Department of Mathematics & Statistics for a three-year contract. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Mathematics, a strong commitment to teaching, and the ability to engage in scholarly activity. This role includes teaching various undergraduate mathematics courses and contributing to diverse departmental initiatives.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Relocation expenses

Professional insurance and registration fees

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate innovation in teaching and prior positive performance.
• Experience teaching introductory university mathematics courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five mathematics courses across two semesters, including introductory and upper-level courses.
• Contribute to departmental activities and program development.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Scholarly activity

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Education

PhD in Mathematics or closely related discipline

Master’s degree with additional academic credentials

Job description

Assistant Professor – Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces.

This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which the Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, and Peskotomuhkatiyik Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British but recognized Mi’kmaq title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Assistant Professor – Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Contractually Limited Term Position
Position #20902 CLT 36 months

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics invites applications from candidates for a 3-year (36 Month) contract limited term (CLT) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mathematics beginning July 1, 2025. The department includes 12 professors and 3 instructors, approximately 70 majors across 10 programs, and provides service teaching to programs across the university.

The Department seeks a dynamic individual, who has a strong commitment to teaching. Duties for the position include teaching five mathematics courses across the two semesters, including lower-level courses such as introductory calculus, business calculus, discrete math, and matrix algebra courses, with the possibility of teaching an upper-level course each year. All teaching is expected to be in-person at the Acadia campus in Wolfville.

Candidates should provide evidence of performance and potential as a teacher, which can include past teaching experience, demonstration of teaching effectiveness, examples of innovative approaches to teaching, supervision of students, and ability and potential to participate in and contribute to the Department’s programs. Applicants should also show evidence of developing scholarly activity, including, but not limited to, research and publications. The successful applicant will also contribute to the service activities of the Department, and should indicate previous contributions to a department, faculty, or university, including course and program development, as well as any contributions to the discipline or profession.

As outlined in the 16th Collective Agreement between the Faculty Association and the University Board of Governors, Acadia faculty receive a range of benefits, including extended health and dental benefits to complement the public system, relocation expenses, and professional insurance and registration fees. For further information on salary and benefits, please see the 16th Collective Agreement .

Academic Qualifications:

The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related discipline, along with relevant teaching or work experience. Candidates with a Master’s degree and additional academic credentials may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching introductory university mathematics courses.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to [e-mail] . Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:

• the position number (include in the subject of the submission email);
• a cover letter. In their cover letter candidates should describe how their experience is pertinent to Acadia and to this Specifically, the letter should clearly describe the applicant’s expertise, and experience, and provide evidence of positive performance in teaching undergraduate mathematics. The letter should also include evidence of the applicant’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• proof of academic qualifications (i.e. a copy of the highest degree);
• a list of additional qualifications (i.e. professional training, career development activities );
• any additional documents that would provide information on the factors outlined above;
• the names and email/phone contact information of three references at least one of whom can speak directly about the applicant’s teaching (referees will be contacted soon after the closing date if the applicant is short-listed.)

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Richard Karsten, Chair of the Selection Committee
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: [e-mail]

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University actively encourages applications from Indigenous people, African Canadians, African Nova Scotians, individuals with disabilities, visible minorities, women, individuals of any minority sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression, and all intersections of these identities. Acadia University is dedicated to upholding the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental elements in cultivating an expansive academic environment.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. All information provided will be held in strict confidence by Human Resources and is not seen by the Committee. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level, including an option to not self-identify. Please note that failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated equity-seeking groups.

Closing Date: June 10 th , 2025 Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity

among its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Nadine Keith, our department Administrative Assistant: [e-mail] .