The Department of Mathematics & Statistics, McMaster University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Algebra and Number Theory at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants working in Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry are especially encouraged to apply. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2010.

Candidates should have a PhD and provide clear evidence of an outstanding research programme in a major area of Algebra and Number Theory. The successful applicant may also be nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca), tenable for five years and renewable once. These prestigious positions are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to become international leaders in their field.

Candidates are required to apply for this position by using the MathJobs website. See our advertisement at www.mathjobs.org. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2009, so in order to receive full consideration in the first round, all application materials should be received by that date.

Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities. Preferably these letters will be submitted through the MathJobs website (see above); they may also be sent directly to:

Dr Hans U Boden, Chair
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
Canada

We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities

Submitted on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:34:17 -0400