Assistant Professor - Statistical Sciences

Overview

Date Posted : 12 / 17 / 2025; Closing Date : 02 / 17 / 2026, 11 : 59PM ET; Req ID : 46152; Job Category : Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing); Faculty / Division : University of Toronto Scarborough; Department : Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences; Campus : University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).

The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the Canada Excellence Research Chair Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions (CERC NEST) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Statistical Sciences. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

About CERC NEST

The CERC NEST employs a transdisciplinary and comparative approach, working with communities and city actors in Toronto and internationally, to examine how urban sustainability transitions can foster inclusive decision-making, address regulatory and investment inequities, and ensure a fair distribution of benefits and protection from harms.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Earned a PhD in Statistics, or a related area (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Social Science, Sociology, Economics, Epidemiology, etc.) by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Candidates in all areas of applied statistics will be considered, with expected strengths in spatial statistics and / or applied machine learning.
• Established or emerging substantive research agenda related to socioenvironmental challenges of equity in urban sustainability transitions, aligned with the vision of the CERC NEST.
• Capacity to contribute to an undergraduate statistics curriculum, demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and evidence from referees.
• Ability to mount independent and innovative research programs, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, externally funded research program.
• Evidence of excellence in research through publications, research statements, conference presentations, awards, and strong referees.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching dossiers, statements, sample course materials, evaluations, and other teaching-related activities; ability to contribute to teaching in diverse settings.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Clear capacity to contribute to the department and the CERC NEST strengths, and to collaborate across campus and the broader research community.
• Evidence of teaching excellence may include teaching statements, course materials, teaching evaluations, and other documentation; evidence of performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, student mentorship, workshops, seminars, or conference presentations may also be included.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range is $150,000–$190,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Location and Application Process

UTSC is one of three campuses of the University of Toronto; the appointee will be a member of the tri-campus Graduate Department of Statistical Sciences, participating in graduate teaching and supervision. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at Academic Jobs Online. Applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining how current and future research interests fit with the CERC NEST, a recent writing sample (no more than 15 pages), and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities.

For questions about the position, please contact Weixuan Wang, Coordinator, Office of the Chair, at weixuan.wang@utoronto.ca. For more information about our department and the CERC NEST, see the websites https : / / www.utsc.utoronto.ca / cms / , https : / / www.statistics.utoronto.ca / and https : / / cercnest.ca / .

Applicants must arrange to have three recent letters of reference uploaded through Academic Jobs Online directly by the referees. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters by the closing date.

Application Deadline

All application materials, including recent signed reference letters, must be received by February 17, 2026 .

Diversity and Accessibility

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and to increase diversity among its members. We strive to provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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