Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor; Mathematics

Position: Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor (Mathematics)

Position Details

The Department of invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of July 1st, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $79,132 to $98,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and be developing a research program in Mathematics, which is expected to attract external funding. The department is primarily interested in applicants whose area of expertise is Data Science, Modelling or Applied Mathematics, though other areas may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Potential departments and programs for collaboration at the University include Data Science, Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Economics, Geography & Environment, Kinesiology & Physical Education, Mathematics & Computer Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences and the Dhillon School of Business.

Candidates are invited to share their interest and capability to work or collaborate with any of these groups or with Industry.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of Mathematics courses offered by our department. As such, experience with both large service courses as well as more senior courses is valued. An interest in curriculum development, particularly related to their area of expertise, would be an asset.

The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive university. An interest in contributing to graduate student programming through student supervision would be an asset. We are a liberal arts institution, and as such, an interest in the principles of liberal education or a desire to participate in outreach is also welcome.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has a deep commitment to our institutional of accessibility, belonging and community. Ideally, the successful candidate will demonstrate an awareness and commitment to inclusive practices across the areas of teaching, research, and service.

Our Values
Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key for the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge values diverse experiences, expertise and backgrounds, which are fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The University is also committed to being a place where all diverse people aspire to learn, work and contribute in meaningful and tangible ways. We see our people as our greatest strength.

Our commitment to Accessibility, Belonging and Community is reflected as a signatory to the , where we continue to work towards eliminating anti-Black racism and advancing Black inclusion in Canada’s post-secondary sector. We are committed to responding to the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and as the first post-secondary signatory of the , we take our responsibilities in education and research (Articles V and VI, respectively) very seriously.

Our Emerging Scholars Collective and the new Centre for Feminist Research both aim to support the success of women in fields where they are traditionally underrepresented. As an institution, we are deeply (see Principles 1 and
3). All qualified applicants are welcome to apply for this position and to further our values, commitments, and strategic priorities of the University of Lethbridge, we also strongly encourage applications with a track-record in advancing women in STEM fields, as well as racialized and Indigenous candidates with lived experiences and established connections with Indigenous, Black, and/or diverse ways of knowing, students, and communities.

We encourage all applicants to self-identify in their application.

Our Team
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has an enthusiastic group of faculty members and postdoctoral fellows in the areas of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The programs offered by the department include Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Computer Science and Applied Statistics. The University has a strong focus on experiential learning, and undergraduate student research is often funded by NSERC…