"Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty Position in Mathematics and Statistics"

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with specialization in geometry, topology, dynamics, and related fields, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2026.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are research and teaching excellence. A successful candidate at the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate evidence of high-quality scholarly output with the potential for independent research leading to peer-assessed publications in high-quality journals and the securing of external research funding. A successful candidate at the Associate Professor level should have an existing strong track record of research output and external funding. The areas of the search include geometry, topology, and dynamics, as well as related fields. It is expected that a successful candidate will enhance the existing research activities of the Department. A successful applicant will be, or have the potential to become, an outstanding teacher at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department and its programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the Department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen’s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment. Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty, while a core part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research.

A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs, and over 20 research institutes that work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.

The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston community, with the campus nestled in the core of the city, only a 10-minute walk to downtown. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations Communities, including Tyendinaga and Akwesasne. Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000 with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry, and learning. Kingston offers unique waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half-hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty-minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate New York. The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system – a UNESCO International Heritage site, and is close to Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand Islands National Park, and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at mathjobs@queensu.ca.

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package on MathJobs, including the following documents: a cover letter, indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada; a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications); a statement outlining research interests and accomplishments; a teaching statement; at least four letters of reference, one of which addresses teaching activities. The deadline for applications is November 21, 2025.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at https://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/qufa/collective-agreements-lous-moas and at https://qufa.ca.