Assistant Professor, Mathematics - Instructional Limited Term Appointment
Brock University
This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group)
Brock University is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities, a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and ranked top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise.
We are looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.
Post End Date: This posting will close at 12:01 am on July 26, 2025
About Brock University
With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.
Our Geography
Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers, and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.
What we Offer
Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.
About the Department
The Department currently offers a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics, including a co-op stream, a BSc/BEd concurrent education program, and an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics. In addition, the Department is part of joint programs in Data Science, including a BSc in Data Science with streams in Computational Data Sciences and Financial Analytics, and a PhD program in Intelligent Systems and Data Science. The proposed hire will bring expertise in teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics for our BSc programs.
About the Position
The Faculty of Mathematics and Science invites applicants for a 12-month Instructional Limited Term Appointment (ILTA) in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The ILTA position workload is 80% teaching (eight 0.5 credit undergraduate courses) with the remaining 20% split between research and service in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field by the time of the appointment and a proven record of teaching excellence.
All documents must be submitted in electronic format (a single well-organized PDF document is preferred) via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload). Candidates must submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests [max. 1 page], a statement of teaching interests, evidence of successful high-quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references as part of their application. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to mathstatschair@brocku.ca.
The closing date for applications is July 26, 2025 at 12:01am. The final full day to apply is July 25, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to William Marshall, Chair, mathstatschair@brocku.ca.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applications can be submitted at the following link: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Mathematics---Instructional-Limited-Term-Appointment_JR-1021985
Our Commitment
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca