The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair position at the level of a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Financial Mathematics, to commence on July 1, 2015. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The desired candidate will show a significant international standing, with evidence of an outstanding research program, grant funding and highly qualified personnel supervision. The successful candidates will hold a PhD or international equivalent in Mathematics or Statistics, preferably with postdoctoral experience, and must demonstrate a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision. It will be expected of the candidate to have demonstrated excellence in research and be at the forefront of outreach into the financial/insurance industry, attracting funding and creating productive relations nationwide. We encourage applications from junior to experienced researchers/professionals in the field of financial mathematics. The level of the appointment will be commensurate to the experience of the applicant. All Chairs are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. More information on the Canada Research Chair program can be found at http://www.chairs.gc.ca.

The Department of Mathematics has 20 regular faculty members. Research interests include discrete mathematics, financial mathematics, fluid dynamics and mathematical biology. The department has a strong graduate program in applied mathematics and large, vibrant undergraduate programs in financial mathematics, and in mathematics and its applications. Please visit http://www.math.ryerson.ca/ to obtain more information about our department.

Applicants are asked to apply online via MathJobs at: http://www.mathjobs.org/. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief proposal describing short and long term research plans and past research achievements, electronic copies of up to three recent publications, teaching philosophy and experience, results of teaching surveys (or equivalent evidence such as a teaching dossier) and the names and contact information of three references.

The deadline for receiving applications is December 15, 2014. Review of applications will commence by the end of December 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. The position will be subject to budgetary approval. We thank candidates in advance for their applications; however, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/agreements/index.html. The RFA's website can be found at: http://rfa.ryerson.ca/. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html.

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Submitted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014 10:51:44 -0400