Job Title

Faculty of Arts & Science - Instructor II / III (Math and Computer Sciences)

About the University

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles ofliberal educationwhere inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,000 students.

Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Term

Position Details

TheDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Scienceinvites applications for a 9-month Instructor II / III term position, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $65,185 to $74,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will commence on August 1st, 2026.

We are looking for a candidate with a demonstrated ability to teach Statistics courses. Teaching duties may include teaching classes and labs. The ability to teach a variety of courses offered by the department would be an asset. As many of our statistics courses include Labs with an R component, familiarity with standard statistical packages would be an asset. The successful candidate will have at least an M.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. A Ph.D. would be considered an asset.

Our Values

Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are keystrategic prioritiesfor the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our Team:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science has an enthusiastic group of faculty members in the areas of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Our department offers an Applied Statistics program with specializations in the areas of Economics, Psychology and Geography. Other programs offered by the department include Mathematics, Mathematics Education and Computer Science. The University has a strong focus on experiential learning and liberal education.

Our City

Living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (uLethbridge) is direct neighbours withKainai Nation, the largest reserve in Canada. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people,Lethbridgeis a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. The University sits on the beautiful coulees, looking down on the Old Man River. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to the mountainous Waterton Lakes National Park. Looking for a centre with a lower cost of living than many other Canadian cities? See theCanadian Real Estate Association national price mapto compare average Canadian housing prices. Lethbridge is an affordable city, with many beautiful neighborhoods on both sides of the coulees and well-planned parks connected via walking and biking paths.

Our Application Process:

All applications must be submitted online. The application should include:

• A letter of application,

• A curriculum-vitae,

• A statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including brief outlines of courses previously taught.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• Contact information for two academic references in the field who can evaluate the applicant’s teaching.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to clarify their commitment to inclusive practices and EDI in the letter of application and teaching philosophy. For candidates whose degree or experience does not obviously include statistics, they should also clarify the basis for their ability to teach in Statistics.

Understanding that career interruptions can have an impact on a candidate’s record of achievement, we encourage applicants to explain in their applications any impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Note that references will be contacted directly, with information on how to submit their reference letters. The application submission triggers this request to your references, so please ensure that they are prepared to submit their letters no later than April 30th, 2026.

Applications will be open until the position is filled. Review of files will begin April 30th, 2026.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Andrew Fiori, Co-Chair (Mathematics), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science atandrew.fiori@uleth.ca.

Position Category

Other

Faculty

Faculty of Arts & Science

Campus

Lethbridge