Mathematics and Statistics - Assistant Professor

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting July 1, 2026.  Priority will be given to the fields of Analysis or Numerical Methods.  However, excellent candidates working in all areas of mathematics will be considered.  The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest English-French bilingual university in the world.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. Higher ranks will be considered subject to budgetary approval.
Terms: New tenure-track position.
Wage: Salary scales for Assistant Professors start at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025). 
Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance.
Location of work: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Alistair Savage, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5, [email protected].

Duties: Academic staff functions include:

• teaching;
• scholarly activities such as research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work;
• academic service;
• graduate student supervision.

Skills requirements:

• Education: PhD or equivalent in mathematics or related field.
• Work experience: Candidates should have a proven record of research excellence, be able to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and have the desire and ability to supervise graduate students.
• Bilingualism: Excellent communication skills in either English or French. Active knowledge of one’s second official language (French or English) is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Application deadline: The complete application must be submitted by October 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application procedure: Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers portal and on Mathjobs. Candidates should include the following in their application:

• AMS Standard Cover Sheet;
• Cover letter indicating the candidate’s immigration status in Canada, their current or eventual English-French bilingualism, and how their area of research complements those of the current members of the department;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Research plan;
• Teaching statement;
• Statement, of at most one page, addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion. This statement should include a commitment to increasing the inclusion and advancement of equity-seeking groups;
• At least four confidential letters of recommendation, one of which addresses teaching, should be submitted via Mathjobs.

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online.  Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply.

In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 175-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.