Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Statistics

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN STATISTICS
Competition #25-08

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a tenure-track position in Statistics, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start July 1, 2026. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Statistics (candidates with a PhD in Statistics nearing completion may be considered for appointment at the rank of lecturer), a proven record of high-quality independent research, as well as demonstrated or strong promise for excellence in teaching. They are to present a research plan that has potential for long-term external funding via Tri-Council grants and/or industry partnerships; to initiate an active research program; and to recruit/supervise students conducting research at undergraduate and graduate levels. Opportunities exist for research collaborations in different areas related to Coastal Studies and Health Sciences, which are areas of strength and strategic growth for the Campus. Candidates in all areas of statistics are encouraged to apply.

The Mathematics and Statistics Department consists of eight full-time faculty members. We offer Majors in Mathematics and in Statistics with a growth agenda in Data Science and maintain a graduate programme. UNB Saint John has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and training. This position includes teaching courses in the core of our Statistics program, developing and teaching new statistics courses at the senior undergraduate or graduate levels, and making academic service contributions.
The salary range and fringe benefits for this position are defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2022 – 2025 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.

A complete application package should include a cover letter along with the applicant’s curriculum vitae, a teaching statement including a description of teaching interests (at most 3 pages), and a research statement including a description of future research plans (at most 3 pages). Applicants must state whether they hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and should submit their application as a single pdf document to:

Chair, Search Committee
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of New Brunswick Saint John
P.O. Box 5050
Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4L5
MathStatSJ@unb.ca

Candidates should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent directly to the address above. One such letter should specifically address the teaching experience of the applicant.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on January 9th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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