Peter Taylor Professorship in Mathematics and Statistics

Peter Taylor Professorship in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen’s University invites applications for the Peter Taylor Professorship at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in any area of the Mathematical Sciences, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2026.Qualifications Accomplished mathematicians in any area of the mathematical sciences are invited to apply. The main criteria for selection are research and teaching excellence.

Qualified candidates will have a proven record of internationally recognized excellence in research, and they will also have demonstrated leadership in innovative teaching in mathematics and/or mathematical outreach and student mentoring. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the Department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.

Candidates must be eligible for an appointment to the position of Assistant Professor (have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment), but applications are being accepted for candidates up to and including the level of Associate Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Professorship includes a fund to support mathematical scholarship, and educational and outreach activities.

Institution Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen’s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment.

Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty while a core part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research.

From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care and treatment to sustainable technologies, our university is tackling humanity’s most pressing challenges.

A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs and over 20 research institutes who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan.

Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

The City The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston community, with the campus nestled in the core of the city, only a 10-minute walk to downtown.

Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations Communities including Tyendinaga and Akwesasne. Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000, with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry, and learning. Kingston offers unique waterfront living with many recreational opportunities.

It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate…