The University of Saskatchewan is a leading Canadian medical-doctoral research university with thirteen colleges and an extensive array of programs. It is the home of the Canadian Light Source, a new state-of-the-art synchrotron which is Canada's largest scientific project. Strongly supported by the University, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics is committed to renewal and transformation, and to development of innovative research and teaching programs in support of the University's strategic directions. The Department of Mathematics & Statistics in the College of Arts and Science offers Ph.D., M.Sc., and M.Math. programs, as well as highly rated B.Sc. programs (Honours and majors) in Mathematics and in Statistics, and, jointly with the Department of Physics, an Honours B.Sc. in Mathematical Physics. For more information, please see http://math.usask.ca/.

Three departmental units, Mathematics, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, are subject to the overall authority of the Department Head. The Head is responsible for leadership of the Department, including strategic planning, academic development, advancement activities, linkages with the broader community, and effective use of the Department's financial, administrative, and human resources. The successful candidate will be an experienced, effective, and visionary leader who is a strong relationship builder, a clear and articulate communicator, and a knowledgeable advocate for Mathematics & Statistics. While remaining an active scholar, the appointee will be responsible for forging and sustaining a strategic vision consistent with the mission of the University (see http://www.usask.ca/vpacademic/integrated-planning/plandocs/strategic_directions.php ). To assure the continuing provision of high quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and an innovative research environment, the new head will guide recruitment into a significant number of vacancies through departmental renewal over the next 5 years.

A capacity for outstanding academic leadership is essential. Candidates should have a record of scholarship that is appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor of Mathematics and Statistics.

Screening of applicants will begin in January, 2006; however, applications and nominations will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, statements of research interests, of educational philosophy, and of administrative philosophy, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:

James F. Basinger, Associate Dean, Science
College of Arts and Science
9 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A5, Canada

Ph: (306) 966-4241
FAX: (306) 966-8839
e-mail: jim.basinger@usask.ca

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Submitted to cmath-l on Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:46:51 -0600