Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Statistics
University of Alberta
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Statistics
Job Identification 4588
Posting Date 11/02/2026, 05:03 PM
Apply Before 02/03/2027, 05:55 AM
Job Schedule Full Time
Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)
Category Type Faculty & Faculty ServicesAcademic
Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)
College/Administrative Portfolio College of Natural And Applied Sciences
Faculty/Department Science
About the Team
The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/science/index.html?utm_campaign=launch-media&utm_medium=institutions&utm_source=ualberta is internationally recognized for excellence in research and education. Through pioneering discovery and innovation, the faculty addresses global challenges across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computing science, physics, mathematics, and earth sciences. Its work positions the university at the forefront of technological, environmental, and scientific advancement.
Description
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for
two tenure-track assistant professor positions in any area of Statistics. The start date of the position is July 1, 2027, or as mutually agreed. We offer an excellent research environment. The successful candidate will establish their own research program, supervise graduate students, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.
The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca. Questions regarding the position may be directed to mailto:mssadmin@ualberta.ca.
Review of complete applications will begin on December 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
- Must have a PhD degree in Statistics (or equivalent) completed prior to the start date of this position.
- Must demonstrate strong promise and significant achievements in research in any area of Statistical Sciences.
- A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching is essential.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following as separate documents by clicking the “Apply Now” button below:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Teaching profile outlining your experience and interests
Throughout their application, we ask applicants to describe their plans for helping to reduce inequities, remove barriers to access, and cultivate a sense of belonging in their teaching, research, mentorship, and service.
We also require at least three confidential letters of reference, one of which addresses the candidate's teaching ability. The referees should submit their letters to mailto:mssstref@ualberta.ca. Interviewees will have the opportunity to express the need for any accommodations, e.g., related to one's mobility, dietary restrictions, child care, etc.
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html.
The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9936335
je-a6032013eb5a40d2be445853782f2d7d