Extended term appointment as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pure & Applied Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Job title: Extended term appointment as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pure & Applied Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Position code: 24_ETA_MATH_M
Date posted: February 27, 2024
Application deadline: March 17, 2024
Advertised until: Position is filled

Position description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University, invites applications for a three- year Extended-Term Appointment in Pure & Applied Mathematics (computational and numerical mathematics). 

Faculty members holding ETA positions at Concordia are full-time faculty members whose primary duties include teaching and service, with no research obligations. The appointment affords the possibility of promotion and permanent status.   

Qualifications and assets

Candidates must have completed their PhD in Mathematics or Statistics or be near completion by the start date of the appointment. Requirements include relevant teaching experience in the areas of Pure and Applied Mathematics with a focus on computational and numerical mathematics, which is the key attribute by which qualified candidates are ranked. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Advanced Analysis (second and third year) and Linear Algebra (first and second year) and experience with the use of technology in preparing and delivering courses. Teaching experience using SageMath and Maple in addition to high-level mathematical coding of languages is an asset. The position may entail a significant proportion of service and administrative responsibilities with corresponding teaching reductions. The service responsibilities may include the coordination of integral aspects for the undergraduate multi-section courses at the pre-university level such as curriculum validation, midterm exam scheduling and administration, mentoring of new instructors, and related leadership expectations. 

Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.     

How to apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements: 

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 

or 

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Applications should be submitted by email, in one single PDF document, to recruitment.mathstat@concordia.ca, addressed to: Dr. Marco Bertola, Interim Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Applications must include: 

• A cover letter; 
• A current curriculum vitae; 
• A statement of teaching philosophy/interests; and 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations). 

Please clearly identify the title and position code (24_ETA_MATH_M) and name your document file using your last name and the initial of your first name only (e.g. “LastName, FirstName initial”). Candidates should arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair at the above email address. Electronic applications should be submitted by March 17, 2024, but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and will be required to provide an attestation of their terminal degree. The appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2024. 

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society. 

Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience might include (but are not limited to): 

• teaching about underrepresented populations 
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds 
• work with diverse communities
• offering or organizing educational programming 
• participation in training and workshops 

Concordia University recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record and will take them into careful consideration in assessing applications and throughout the selection process.  

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Adaptive Measures

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.