[cmath] Tenure-Track Position in Data Science and Statistics - Concordia University

[Xinxin Z]

Concordia University

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Science
Concordia University

_*POSITION DESCRIPTION:*_**

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Arts and 
Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Data Science 
and Statistics at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking 
candidates with research and teaching expertise in the general area of 
Data Science and Statistics focusing on statistical theory and 
methodology in data science and AI. Data science requires faculty 
members whose strengths and competencies overlap with a range of 
programs in statistics, mathematics, and computer science, as well as 
interdisciplinary programs. Duties include research, teaching at both 
the graduate and undergraduate levels, supervision of Master’s and PhD 
students, postdoctoral supervision, curricular development, and service 
to the institution.

_*Qualifications and Assets*_

Candidates are expected to have completed a PhD in Mathematics or 
related areas by the start date of the appointment. The ability to 
participate in new initiatives at Concordia related to the Applied AI 
Institute, the School of Health, and other intra-faculty and 
inter-faculty data science teaching and research is an asset.

The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence. 
The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly 
output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to 
peer assessed publications and the securing of external research 
funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching 
contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 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 women and members of 
underrepresented groups. 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

Application packages should be addressed to Dr. Marco Bertola, Chair of 
the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and must include: a cover 
letter clearly identifying the title and position code [*23_T_MATH_M*], 
a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of awards and of all 
publications; a statement of teaching and training philosophy and 
interests; evidence of teaching effectiveness (including all available 
teaching evaluations); and a research statement. Applicants should also 
arrange for at least three reference letters concerning research to be 
submitted directly to the department 
at_https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/CU_. Applications should be submitted 
electronically through_https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/22908_ by 
*November 15, 2023*, but will continue to be reviewed until the position 
is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The 
appointment is expected to commence in *August 2024*. Any enquiries 
about this position should be directed to the Department Chair at 
_chair.mathstat at concordia.ca_.

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 may include, but 
are not limited to:

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    Teaching about underrepresented populations

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    Mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds

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    Committee work

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    Offering or organizing educational programming

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    Participation in training and workshops

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.

Please see the following link for the full position 
announcement:_https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/CU_

_*Employment Equity*_

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within 
its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The 
University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, 
including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, 
members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who 
may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to 
self-identify in their applications.

_*Territorial Acknowledgement*_

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The 
Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and 
waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically 
known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to 
a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the 
continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing 
relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal 
community/./

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This employment posting is among those listed in the Careers section of 
the CMS website:
https://cms.math.ca/careers
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