Mathematical Sciences - Assistant / Associate Professor

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen’s University invites applications for a named professorship faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in any area of the Mathematical Sciences, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2025.

Qualifications
Accomplished researchers and teachers in all areas of the mathematical sciences are invited to apply. The main criteria for selection are research and teaching excellence. Qualified candidates will have a proven record of outstanding achievement and internationally recognized excellence in research. The successful candidate's research will fit into and complement the areas already represented and will raise the overall research profile of the Department. The Department seeks candidates who have demonstrated leadership in innovative teaching in mathematics, and who have an interest in mathematical outreach and student mentoring at all levels. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the Department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Candidates must be eligible for an appointment to the position of Assistant Professor (have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment), but applications are being accepted for candidates up to and including the level of Associate Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a fund available to support mathematical scholarship, and educational and outreach activities.

Institution
Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen’s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment. Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty while a core part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research.

From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care and treatment to sustainable technologies, our university is tackling humanity’s most pressing challenges.

A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs and over 20 research institutes who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying  employees,  their  spouses  and  dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

The City
The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston community, with the campus nestled in the core of the city, only a 10-minute walk to downtown. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations Communities including Tyendinaga and Akwesasne. Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000, with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry, and learning. Kingston offers unique waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate New York. The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system – a UNESCO International Heritage site, and is close to Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand Islands National Park, and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Queen’s University Biological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km2 of diverse lands, affording premier learning and research opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

How to Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Jeananne Vickery in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics ([email protected]).

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package on MathJobs, including the following documents:

• a cover letter indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
• a statement outlining research interests and accomplishments;
• a statement outlining philosophy, experience, and future plans for innovative teaching, and for outreach and mentoring;
• at least four letters of reference, one of which addresses teaching

The deadline for applications is January 3, 2025.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA)