Instructor I

Position number: 37664
Type: Continuing
Department: Statistics
Faculty: Science
Posting close date: June 15, 2026
For more information please contact: Saman.Muthukumarana@Umanitoba.ca

The Department of Statistics invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor I, commencing September 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position has a 2 year probationary appointment. In accordance with Article 34.5 of the UM‑UMFA Collective Agreement, the successful candidate will be appointed for an initial probationary period and will be reviewed annually. Subject to satisfactory performance and institutional requirements, the probationary appointment may lead to a continuing appointment.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline; a PhD degree (completed or in progress) will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, as well as to those with knowledge and experience with statistical software and educational technologies. Duties will include undergraduate teaching (including live lecture, online and distance delivery formats), pedagogical/course development and assessment, multi-section course coordination and service-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching contributions and 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 Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.

The Department currently has 14 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 5 Instructors, and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Statistics. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://sci.umanitoba.ca/statistics/.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interest in pedagogical development up to a maximum of three pages (see for example, https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support/teaching-philosophy), evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and a statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in teaching (maximum of two pages). Submit your completed package on the UM Careers site https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=45929 (a single PDF file is preferred). Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referees to stats_dept@umanitoba.ca by the closing date. Please ensure to specify the position number 37664 in the application. For further information, contact the Search Committee Chair at Saman.Muthukumarana@Umanitoba.ca. The closing date for the receipt of applications is June 15, 2026.