The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Windsor is seeking to nominate a candidate for a Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) University Faculty Award in the area of Pure Mathematics or Optimization Theory with the ability to contribute to the development of a strong and cohesive PhD program in Mathematics. The position is contingent upon success in the NSERC UFA competition. A successful nominee would assume a tenure-track position in the Department at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing May 1, 2008. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The University Faculty Award was created by NSERC to encourage universities in Canada to appoint very promising Canadian women and Aboriginal researchers in science and engineering to tenure-track positions. For a full list of the requirements for the UFA program, please visit the NSERC UFA website at http://www.nserc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=c7.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics research areas include Statistics, Optimization Theory, Algebra, Analysis, and Applied Mathematics. There are excellent opportunities for collaboration with researchers in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science and Physics. In addition to a PhD degree in Statistics and a Masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics, the department is building faculty strength in areas to support the reinstatement and growth of its doctoral program in Mathematics. At the undergraduate level, the Department offers Bachelor of Mathematics programs in Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, and Mathematics and Computer Science as well as a multi-disciplinary Bachelor of Operational Research program. There is a strong tradition of excellence in teaching at all levels, and several of our faculty have received distinguished teaching awards. For further information about the Department and the full text of the ad, please visit our web site at http://www.uwindsor.ca/math.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by July 3, 2007 to:

Submitted on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:34:22 -0400