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Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough

Position ID: UTSC-APSTAT
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Statistics
Position Location: Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4, Canada
Subject Area: Statistics
Application Deadline: 2010/12/01

Position Description:

The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, and the Graduate Department of Statistics, University of Toronto, invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2011.

We are interested in candidates with research expertise in Applied Statistics, including Biostatistics, Machine Learning, Statistical Applications in Finance and Risk Management, and Statistical Genetics.

The University of Toronto is an international leader in Statistics research and education. The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences enjoys strong ties to other centers of research in Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science within the University. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto, as well as to contribute to the enrichment of Statistics academic programs at the University's Scarborough campus. Candidates should have, or be about to receive, a PhD in Statistics or a related field. They must demonstrate the ability to pursue innovative research at the highest level of excellence, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application materials, including curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, at least three letters of recommendation, and copies of selected publications must be submitted online at www.mathjobs.org, by December 1, 2010. For more information about the Department of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, please visit our home page.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application Material Required:

Submit the following items online at this web site:
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Statement
  • Publication List
  • Publication 1(s) (optional)
  • Publication 2(s) (optional)
  • Publication 3(s) (optional)
  • Three or More Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site)
And anything else requested in the job description.

Further Info:

http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~csms/
Katheleene Smith kasmith@utsc.utoronto.ca
(416) 287-7268

1265 Military Trail
Toronto ON
Canada
M1C 1A4