Assistant Professor - Pure Mathematics
Date Posted: 10/19/2020
Closing Date: 11/30/2020, 11:59PM EDT
Req ID: 1087
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Mathematics
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for up to two (2) full-time tenure stream positions in the area of Pure Mathematics. The appointments will be at rank of Assistant Professor and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2021.

The applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter, and demonstrable excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in research will be demonstrated by a record of impactful contributions, publications in top ranked mathematics journals, presentations at significant conferences, the submitted research statement, awards and accolades, and exceptionally strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Evidence for excellence in teaching must be provided through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations, submitted as part of the application.

The University of Toronto is an international leader in Mathematics research and education and we seek exceptional candidates who would complement and broaden our existing departmental strengths (https://www.math.toronto.edu/cms/people/). The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an innovative, competitive, independent and externally funded research program.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application material for the position must be submitted online through MathJobs, https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/16555. It must include the candidate's cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement, a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations, the AMS Standard Cover Sheet, and at least four letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned) uploaded to MathJobs directly by the writers, including at least one primarily addressing the candidate's teaching.

Review of applications will begin after November 30, 2020 and applicants should endeavor to have all materials submitted by then, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions about this position, please contact: lidya.farag@utoronto.ca.

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 is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.