Associate Professor / Professor – Statistical Sciences

Job title:

Associate Professor / Professor – Statistical Sciences

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 10/11/2024
Closing Date: 11/19/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39811
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)Description:The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Statistical Sciences. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Statistics, or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated outstanding record of excellence in research and teaching. Candidates in all areas of Statistics will be considered, though candidates must have established strength in statistical theory and methods relevant to the health sciences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to contribute to an undergraduate curriculum in the health sciences, which may be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and experience, a research agenda that addresses questions relevant to the health sciences, and endorsement from referees. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing . Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. The candidate is expected to contribute to initiatives associated with the new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health ( ).Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of top international stature.Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.The successful candidate will also have an appointment in the tri-campus . The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate actively in the Graduate Department of Statistical Sciences.Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. It is an international leader in Statistics research and education. For questions about the position, please contact Weixuan Wang, Coordinator, Office of the Chair, at and for more information about our departments, please see our websites and .All qualified candidates are invited to apply online through Academic Jobs Online, . Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample (of no more than 15 pages); and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.Applicants must also arrange to have three recent letters of reference uploaded through Academic Jobs Online directly by the referees. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date.All application materials, including recent signed reference letters, must be received by November 19, 2024.The University of Toronto has adopted the , including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found .Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:58:22 GMT

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