| Department of Mathematics & Statistics |
Brock University Niagara Region 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 Canada T 905 688 5550 x3300 F 905 378 5713 |
Faculty Position in
Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling at Brock University
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Brock University invites applications for a probationary tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, effective July 1, 2020.
About Brock University
The Brock University experience is second to none in Canada. Located in
historic Niagara region, Brock offers all the benefits of a young and
modern university in a safe, community-minded city, with beautiful natural
surroundings. With over 19,000 students and more than 100 undergraduate and
graduate programs in seven diverse Faculties, Brock excels at providing
exceptional experiential learning opportunities and highly rated student
and campus life experiences.
About the department
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Brock University strives to
achieve a diverse, flexible, innovative, modern curriculum for educating
undergraduate and graduate students in both mathematics and statistics;
training students to learn how to acquire further knowledge and skills
related to these areas and their myriad applications; carrying out
world-class research in modern areas of mathematics, statistics, and math
education; connecting and linking with other Departments and Faculties in
teaching and research.
About the position
The Department currently offers a BSc and an MSc in Mathematics and
Statistics. The successful candidate is expected to have a primary role in
the development of a new undergraduate program in Financial Mathematics,
sustain and expand existing financial math courses, and teach undergraduate
courses in the MICA (Mathematics Integrated with Computers and
Applications) concentration. The successful candidate will also build a
modern transdisciplinary research program which will strengthen and broaden
the Department's MSc program, as well as contribute to a proposed joint PhD
program with the Department of Computer Science. Commitment to develop new
graduate courses and supervise graduate students in the areas of financial
mathematics and mathematical modeling is anticipated.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have recently completed a PhD
with expertise in analytical and computational aspects of Financial
Mathematics and computer-based Mathematical Modeling. A strong record of
independent research in these areas which will attract external funding is
desired. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated teaching
ability.
Applicants should submit through the Brock Careers Website at the link below by March 31, 2020, (indicating file number stated above), a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, samples of recent publications, statements of research and teaching interests:
Three letters of recommendation (letters of reference) should be directly sent from the referee to:
Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling Search Committee
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada L2S 3A1
E-mail: MathStatsPos3@brocku.ca
Review of applications will commence on April 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employee Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: Ali Rilstone, Talent Acquisition Consultant, arilstone@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
It is Brock University's policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca
Submitted on Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:20:12 +0000
