Max Wyman Assistant Professor - Statistics

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This is a Term 12 position.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a Max Wyman Assistant Professorship in any area of Statistics. The position has a 3-year fixed-term appointment. The start date of the position is July 1, 2027, or as mutually agreed. We offer an excellent research environment. The successful candidate will be able to apply for grant funding, establish a research program, and develop their teaching portfolio with a teaching load of 2 courses per year.

The University of Alberta has one of the leading joint Mathematics/Statistics departments in Canada and has strong connections with other scientific institutes, such as the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI), and the Banff International Research Station (BIRS). For more information about the Department, see www.mathstats.ualberta.ca. Questions regarding the position may be directed to mssadmin@ualberta.ca.

Review of complete applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

• Must have a PhD degree in Statistics (or equivalent) completed prior to the start date of this position.
• Must demonstrate strong promise and significant achievements in research in any area of Statistical Sciences.
• A strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching is essential.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following as separate documents by clicking the “Apply Now” button below:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching profile outlining your experience and interests

Throughout their application, we ask applicants to describe their plans for helping to reduce inequities, remove barriers to access, and cultivate a sense of belonging in their teaching, research, mentorship, and service.

We also require at least three confidential letters of reference, one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching ability. The referees should submit their letters to mssmwref@ualberta.ca. Interviewees will have the opportunity to express the need for any accommodations, e.g., related to one's mobility, dietary restrictions, child care, etc.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.