Posting Reason:
Replacement of a regular position
Job Type:
Employee
Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):
N/A
Job Family:
Student and Campus Support
# of Open Positions:
1
Faculty/Service - Department:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science
Campus:
Main Campus
Union Affiliation:
SSUO
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/05/28
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/06/08
Hours per week:
35
Salary Grade:
SSUO Grade 11
Salary Range:
$90,987.00 - $114,932.00
About the Faculty of Science:
Welcome to the Faculty of Science, a great place to learn, to explore, to question, to discover — opening your mind and pushing boundaries. It’s an exciting time to be part of a rewarding career in life sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. You will have access to world-class facilities, including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Complex, our extensive Biosciences Complex and our cutting-edge Advanced Research Complex, that are the envy of many universities. We have strong links with a multitude of government and private research centres, providing countless opportunities and experiences.
We have become a true centre of excellence, earning recognition across Canada and abroad for our prowess in teaching and in our laboratories, where our researchers are addressing some of the most important and relevant scientific questions of our time. Our past is a testimonial to our passion, so will be our future. Will you be part of it?
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, t he incumbent plans and oversees the operations of the Mathematics and Statistics Help Centre (MSHC) in collaboration with administrative staff and supervises and supports teaching assistants. In addition, the incumbent manages outreach initiatives and external partnerships, delivers presentations and lectures to pre‑university audiences, teaches a maximum of two three‑credit courses per year, and participates in University service through committee work.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
In collaboration with the Department’s administrative personnel, plans and organizes the operation of the MSHC. Select, train, schedule, and supervise the teaching assistants. Coordinate with the teaching staff to ensure the appropriate supporting material and exercises are given to teaching assistants working in the MSHC. Set up and manage a virtual platform for the MSHC in the summer months. Be present at the MSHC for at least 10hrs/week and respond to students’ inquiries.
Organizes and manages the outreach activities of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, such as Math Horizons Day, Math Camp, and the Math Poster Competition. This includes securing funding for outreach activities, managing correspondence with participants (schools, students, families, etc.), and managing logistics of events.
Communicates with local school boards concerning participation in outreach activities. Gives presentations to high school educators on professional activity days. Gives lectures to high school students interested in studying mathematics or statistics at the University of Ottawa. Participate in the University Open House and Math Camp.
Manages relationships with various external mathematical organizations such as the Canadian Mathematical Society, the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, and the Centre de Recherches Mathématiques to support and expand outreach activities.
Teaches a maximum of two 3-credit courses per year. Prepares, administers and marks assessments and examinations for these courses. Maintains office hours for students.
Represents the department on University of Ottawa committees, including Academic Standing, Curriculum Committee, Open House, etc.) to support program quality and outreach efforts.
What you will bring:
PhD in Mathematics
Teaching experience at the secondary and/or post-secondary level
At least five years’ experience in student facing instructional roles at the post-secondary level (e.g., lecturing, tutorials, assessment, or teaching assistantships).
Experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating teaching assistants or instructional staff.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives (e.g., Help Centre operations, outreach events, course teaching) simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
Experience organizing outreach activities, academic events, or educational programming, including logistics coordination and stakeholder communication.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty members, students, administrative staff, school boards, and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex mathematical or statistical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including undergraduate students, secondary school students, and educators.
Experience preparing instructional or pedagogical materials to support student learning.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in handling student concerns, complaints, and confidential matters with discretion.
Proficiency with LaTeX and standard academic software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), and familiarity with online learning or virtual collaboration platforms.
Must be available to work on a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.
Bilingual – French and English (spoken and written)
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Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [email protected] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above
If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.
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