Assistant Professor

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Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies/ Department of Mathematical Sciences /Barrie STEM Hub

Reference #SES-2026-27-06 and SES-2026-27-07

Lakehead University, Barrie STEM Hub, invites applications for two tenuretrack appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The positions will commence on August 1, 2026.

Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics completed by the start date of the appointment. A successful candidate should have demonstrated potential for independent research leading to publications in high quality peer reviewed journals and obtaining external research funding. It is expected that the successful candidates’ research will enhance the department’s existing activities. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching with an excellent teaching record. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired. Successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to the department, faculty, university, and community through service.

These positions will support of several undergraduate programs at the Barrie STEM Hub which is launching in Fall 2026, including honours programs in Computer Science and in three engineering programs (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Software Engineering).

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Launching in fall 2026, the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub is Lakehead’s new high-tech learning and research space in the heart of Barrie’s waterfront district, with stunning lake views, nearby cafés and restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong public transit links, including direct GO Transit service connecting to parts of the GTA. The Barrie STEM Hub expands access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in Simcoe County. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information about this posting, please contact Dr. Andrew J. Dean ([email protected]). Detailed information on the Department of Mathematical Sciences and our programs is available at: www.math.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference #SES-2026-27-06 and SES-2026-27-07 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.

Applicants should submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall

Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Lakehead University Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Email: [email protected]

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equityseeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019- 2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process

should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to budgetary approval.

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