"Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Mathematics and Statistics"

The Department of Mathematics at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Mathematics and Statistics beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is the Waterloo campus; however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction at the Brantford and Milton campuses via in-person or virtual delivery.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $135,000. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

Duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision. The successful candidate is expected to contribute service to the University and academic community, and to scholarly and/or professional activities.

Qualifications

• hold a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Mathematics, statistics or a closely related area,
• demonstrate an excellent research record and the potential to build a strong, independent research program in mathematics or statistics,
• preference will be given to applicants working in Pure or Applied Mathematics or any area that supports the Department’s programs,
• demonstrate an excellent teaching record or show strong evidence of potential excellence in teaching.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a complete application package consisting of:

• Cover letter
• curriculum vitae, at most three recent publications, a one- or two-page statement of current and prospective research interests,
• teaching dossier that includes a statement addressing teaching experience in mathematics or statistics, and
• at least three letters of reference, one of which significantly addresses the teaching ability of the applicant,

Application packages should be combined into a single PDF document addressed to:

Dr. Shengda Hu, Chair
Department of Mathematics
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3C5.

Deadline for submission is March 21, 2026, 11:59 pm EST.

No hardcopy submission is accepted. Electronic submissions of applications accepted through MathJobs.Org: Wilfrid Laurier University, Mathematics