Senior Specialist, Outreach and Mathematics​/Statistics Centre

Position: Senior Specialist, Outreach and Mathematics/Statistics Help Centre
Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type:Employee Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/AJob 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:

SSUODate 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 - $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  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…