Location: Alberta
Date posted: September 30, 2024
Advertised until: October 30, 2024
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at MacEwan University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.
You will conduct research that complements existing strengths in the Department and will hold a Ph.D. (or evidence of near completion) in Statistics or a related field, demonstrating a commitment to undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, and the development of an ongoing research program involving undergraduate students. Familiarity with Data Science or Statistical/Machine Learning or experience teaching data science courses will be considered assets. You will teach a variety of introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in Statistics and Data Science.
You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.
Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.
Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Adi Tcaciuc, Department Chair, at tcaciuca@macewan.ca.
How to Apply:
To apply, please head to https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/careers/opportunities/, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. (Competition No. 24.09.287).
Closing Date: A review of applications will begin October 27, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.
Diversity Statement
MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.
Accessibility Statement
We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.