Department of
Computer Science,
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria Assistant Teaching Professor positions in Computer
Science
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria,
Canada is seeking applicants for two positions at the rank of Assistant
Teaching Professor with eligibility for continuing appointment and with an
anticipated start date of July 1, 2021.
We are seeking individuals who have a record of excellence in
teaching, can teach a variety of computer science courses at the university
level, and have an interest in establishing a long-term teaching career with
our Department. We encourage applicants
with expertise in any area but the following are of particular interest given
our current department needs: introductory programming, software engineering,
security and real-time systems.
Successful candidates will have a PhD in computer science or
related area, completed by the appointment date. Candidates are expected to
demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate student teaching, aim
to engage in teaching-related scholarly activities, and have leadership
potential in advancing our undergraduate student education. Candidates should
demonstrate their commitment to pedagogical enquiry and teaching innovation.
The position requires administrative, organizational, mentoring and leadership
skills to be able to coordinate large first and second year undergraduate
courses, and supervise labs for first and second year courses.
Our department is undergoing significant expansion, and has a
strong record of excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate,
masters and PhD level. Located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada,
the City of Victoria is a wonderful place to live. It has a vibrant tech
sector, an international airport with direct connections to Seattle and major
Canadian cities, as well as direct seaplane access between downtown Victoria
and the downtowns of Vancouver and Seattle.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement,
and teaching dossier including course syllabi and teaching evaluations and a
list of at least three references including addresses, emails and phone
numbers. In particular, we ask for at least two teaching reference letters
addressing the candidate's pedagogical strength, and at least one letter
addressing the candidate’s subject competency in computer science. Evidence of
participation in instructional development (e.g., teaching-related workshops,
teaching-related conferences and presentations, or publications) will be
considered as an asset.
Applications should be submitted at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18087
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search@csc.uvic.ca to request application submission instructions. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian
Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
The provisions of the Collective Agreement (www.uvic.ca/vpacademic/ ) govern the
Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria. Members are represented
by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca/ ).
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity,
and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our
values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with
differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from
members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity
statement here: uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the
application and hiring process may contact the Faculty Relations and Academic
Administration at frrecruit@uvic.ca . Any
personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
The University of Victoria acknowledges the potential impact that
career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record and encourages applicants
to explain in their application the impact that these may have had on their
record.
Please note that reference and background checks, including
credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
The University of Victoria campus is located on the traditional
territories of the Coast Salish Peoples and we are privileged to do our work in
a way that is inspired by their history, customs and culture. Our connections to Indigenous communities – as well
as global communities – are important to us.
The closing date for applications is March 19, 2021.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Recruiting Committee Chair.
Recruiting Committee Chair Email:
search@csc.uvic.ca Department of Computer Science Telephone:
+1-250-472-5704 University of Victoria Web:
www.csc.uvic.ca PO Box 1700, STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Canada
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