The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure-track Laboratory Instructor II position, starting on July 1, 2025.
We seek an individual with strong commitment and expertise in Statistics and Data Science. Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an M.Sc. in Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related discipline. The candidate’s expertise should align with the undergraduate laboratories offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, particularly those involving Python and R programming languages, statistical computing, statistical learning and predictive modeling, linear statistical methods, linear and discrete optimization, numerical analysis, and other related subjects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach, manage, and design undergraduate laboratories in Statistics, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics.
- Train, mentor, and supervise graduate teaching assistants.
- Contribute to departmental, faculty, and university-level administration and service.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, particularly in a statistics or data science laboratory setting. They should be adept at implementing best practices in teaching and adopting modern approaches to laboratory instruction. Experience in personnel and/or computer management is an asset. We are looking for someone who is innovative, enthusiastic, and collegial, with the ability to engage with colleagues and students in a professional and fair-minded manner.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their past experiences and their potential for future contributions to high-quality, laboratory-based teaching.
About the University:
Located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse city, the University of Regina sits on the beautiful Canadian prairies, occupying Treaty 4 Territory with a presence in Treaty 6. These lands are home to the Nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, as well as the traditional homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. The University serves over 16,000 students, including 2,200 graduate students, across 10 faculties and 24 academic departments. We are also affiliated with three federated colleges: Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College, and are home to 18 research centers and institutes.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents online at this link:
- Cover Letter (up to 2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests (up to 3 pages)
Please arrange for at least three letters of reference to be emailed with the subject line: “Tenure-Track Lab Instructor - [Candidate’s Name]” to the Chair of the Search Committee at MathStatLI@uregina.ca by November 3, 2024. At least one letter of reference should specifically address the candidate’s teaching abilities.
Application Deadline: November 3, 2024
