Assistant Professor of Statistical Sciences (University of Toronto)

Institution: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Department: Computer and Mathematical Sciences Affiliation: Canada Excellence Research Chair Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions (CERC NEST) Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Job Type: Full-time, Tenure Stream (Continuing) Rank: Assistant Professor Start Date: July 1, 2026 Application Deadline: February 17, 2026 Contact: Weixuan Wang – weixuan.wang@utoronto.ca Position Overview Tenure-stream faculty position in Statistical Sciences, focusing on applied statistics, with strengths in spatial statistics and/or applied machine learning Integrate statistics with knowledge co-production for urban sustainability transitions, equity, and socio-environmental challenges Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curriculum, including teaching and student supervision Establish an independent, externally funded research program Required Qualifications PhD in Statistics or related area (Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Social Science, Sociology, Economics, Epidemiology, etc.) Strong research record with publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming work meeting high international standards Demonstrated teaching excellence, supported by teaching dossier, sample materials, evaluations, and reference letters Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in teaching, research, and service Key Responsibilities Conduct independent research aligned with CERC NEST goals Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students Contribute to tri-campus Graduate Department of Statistical Sciences activities Engage in knowledge mobilization connecting statistics to community and policy applications Salary & Benefits Expected salary range: $150,000 – $190,000 CAD/year, negotiable for exceptional candidates Application Requirements Cover letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Research statement outlining current and future research aligned with CERC NEST Recent writing sample (max 15 pages) Teaching dossier including teaching statement, sample course materials, and evidence of teaching excellence Three recent reference letters submitted directly via Academic Jobs Online Application Portal: Academic Jobs Online Additional Information Canadians and permanent residents are given priority UTSC emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities – contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Institution: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Department: Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Affiliation: Canada Excellence Research Chair Network for Equity in Sustainability Transitions (CERC NEST)
Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-time, Tenure Stream (Continuing)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: February 17, 2026
Contact: Weixuan Wang – weixuan.wang@utoronto.ca

Position Overview

Tenure-stream faculty position in Statistical Sciences, focusing on applied statistics, with strengths in spatial statistics and/or applied machine learning
Integrate statistics with knowledge co-production for urban sustainability transitions, equity, and socio-environmental challenges
Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curriculum, including teaching and student supervision
Establish an independent, externally funded research program

Required Qualifications

PhD in Statistics or related area (Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Social Science, Sociology, Economics, Epidemiology, etc.)
Strong research record with publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming work meeting high international standards
Demonstrated teaching excellence, supported by teaching dossier, sample materials, evaluations, and reference letters
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in teaching, research, and service

Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent research aligned with CERC NEST goals
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Contribute to tri-campus Graduate Department of Statistical Sciences activities
Engage in knowledge mobilization connecting statistics to community and policy applications

Salary & Benefits

Expected salary range: $150,000 – $190,000 CAD/year, negotiable for exceptional candidates

Application Requirements

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Research statement outlining current and future research aligned with CERC NEST
Recent writing sample (max 15 pages)
Teaching dossier including teaching statement, sample course materials, and evidence of teaching excellence
Three recent reference letters submitted directly via Academic Jobs Online

Application Portal: Academic Jobs Online

Additional Information

Canadians and permanent residents are given priority
UTSC emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities – contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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