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The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Faculty of Science, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, invites applications for a part-time (75%) limited-term teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer for a term of 8 months, with the possibility of renewal for 4 months depending on budget and enrollments. The position’s expected start date is January 1, 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Statistics at the undergraduate level.

Qualifications

Teaching excellence is the primary criterion for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be considered. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A PhD in Statistics or in a relevant field, including but not limited to: Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, and Data Science;
• Relevant teaching experience; 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within academia; 
• Evidence of inclusive pedagogy and excellent teaching skills in an interdisciplinary setting;  

Duties

The successful candidate will: 

• Teach 2 undergraduate courses per semester in the Undergraduate Statistics Program and/or the Data Science Program;
• Work with colleagues to support diverse students and develop the Department’s curriculum;
• Participate in service to the Program, Department, the University and the broader community. 

They will teach introductory courses in Probability and Statistics; and upper-level courses on topics such as Discrete Data Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Data Science, Statistics communication, depending on the candidate’s area of expertise. 

To apply, applicants must submit: 

• a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and interest for the position; 
• a complete CV; 
• a one-page teaching statement on the applicant’s teaching philosophy, and any work on course and curriculum development and/or pedagogical innovation;
• and, for the most recent courses taught (up to 8 courses): 
• instructional materials: syllabi, sample exams and assignments, grading rubrics;
• teaching evaluations, including both raw data and summary statistics; and
• a statement summarizing and contextualizing the evidence presented.

These materials should be submitted in a single PDF file, and the file name should be the applicant’s name; applications should be sent by email to Dr. Derek Bingham at stchair@sfu.ca.   Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Derek Bingham (Search Committee Chair) at: stchair@sfu.ca . Complete applications will be reviewed starting August 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The position is subject to the availability of funding.

Faculty salaries at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úare based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚFaculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $98,340 to $114,241 per annum, dependent on previous relevant and related experience and prorated to the percentage of the appointment (75%).

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science was created in 2001 and has since grown into a dynamic group of approximately 530 undergraduate students, 62 graduate students, and 24 faculty members. Statistics and Actuarial Science faculty have earned a national and international reputation for work in applied and theoretical statistics, actuarial science, and, more recently, data science. Undergraduate and graduate students flourish in the highly interactive and personalized environment that characterizes our department. 

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m), Tsleil-Waututh (sÉ™lilwÉ™taɬ), Katzie (q̓ícÌ“É™yÌ“), Kwikwetlem (kÊ·ikʷəƛ̓əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úis an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úrecognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact career achievements/progression and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚCollective Agreement. For further details see the Collection Notice available at: /vpacademic/academic-careers.html