Instructor I, Department of Mathematics

University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba
Faculty of Science
Department of Mathematics
Position # 34914

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a full-time probationary appointment at the rank of Instructor I, commencing 1 August 2024, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development, including experience teaching in a diverse learning environment. The successful candidate must have a MSc. in Mathematics or a related field, but a PhD is preferred.

Duties will comprise undergraduate teaching, including live lecture, on-line and distance delivery formats, pedagogical/course development and assessment, and service-related activities. The successful candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching contributions and course development; and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
To enhance our Department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons; and those committed to a diverse environment.

The Department currently has 24 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members, and 9 Instructors, and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics and its applications. The Department of Mathematics made it into the top 10 among Canadian mathematics programs, according to MacLean’s Magazine (2021), and Shanghai ranking (2023). Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://sci.umanitoba.ca/mathematics.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy, teaching record, a brief EDI statement and three letters of reference should be submitted to MathJobs (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/). Your teaching record should include a list of courses taught, language of instruction and class size, and your role (eg coordinator, instructor or TA) in the course. Your EDI statement should focus on your commitment to EDI and your previous experience working towards the principles of EDI. Please ensure to specify position number 34914 in the application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at shaun.lui@umanitoba.ca. Applications received before 22 May 2024 will receive full consideration.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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