The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Regina invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Data Science at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting on July 1, 2024. The rank and salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

This position is externally funded by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) in support of a newly developed B.Sc. in Data Science program jointly delivered by the Departments of Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics. The successful candidate will hold the title “SGI Assistant (or Associate) Professor in Data Science” while the external funding is in place.

The University of Regina is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse city in the center of the beautiful Canadian prairies on Treaty 4 Territory, with a presence in Treaty 6. These territories are home to the Nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, as well as the traditional homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Currently, more than 16,000 students, including 2,200 graduate students, are enrolled in 10 faculties and 24 academic departments. Additionally, the university has affiliations with three federated colleges: Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College. Furthermore, the University of Regina is home to 18 research centers and institutes.

For more information about the Faculty of Science, the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, please visit https://www.uregina.ca/science/

The position is open to candidates from all research fields in Data Science, with a preference for those whose research aligns with the existing strengths of the two departments. Appointment to this position is contingent upon the completion of a Ph.D. degree in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics. The home department of the successful candidate will be either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, based on the candidate’s expertise.

The successful candidate is expected to:

All candidates will be assessed based on:

Full time.

Contact for more information: mathstat.head@uregina.ca ,

To apply, please submit the following documents through the University of Regina’s Human Resources Website: https://urcareers.uregina.ca/ :

1. Cover letter (up to 2 pages)

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV);
3. Statement of Teaching Interests (up to 2 pages)
4. Research Statement summarizing their most significant contributions and research plan (up to 5 pages plus list of cited references).

Candidates should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be emailed with the subject line: “Tenure Track Data Science – (Candidate’s Name)” to the Chair of the Search Committee at mathstat.head@uregina.ca. At least one letter of reference should address the candidate’s teaching abilities.

Closing date for applications: November 05, 2023

The University of Regina is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those belonging to employment equity categories such as women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.