Position ID: | UofT-Department of Computer Science-ACPCOMPSCIUTSC [#23255] |
Position Title: | Associate Professor, Computer Science |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4, Canada [map] |
Subject Area: | Computer Science / All areas |
Appl Deadline: | 2023/01/09 11:59PM** finished (2022/10/12, finished 2023/07/15, listed until 2023/01/09) |
Position Description: |
The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in any area of computer science. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor with an expected start date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter. Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related area and clearly demonstrate an exceptional record of excellence in research at the highest international level and in teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. We also welcome exceptional candidates who transcend traditional computer science backgrounds. The successful candidate will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level; to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded independent research program; to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision; and to participate in service and leadership within the academic community. Evidence of excellence in research will be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked field-relevant journals or conferences, or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is competitive with our North American peers. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. It is an international leader in Computer Science research and education. The successful candidate will also be a member of the tri-campus Graduate Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Computer Science. Application materials for the position must be submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23255. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; and a teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and at least three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned) uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers. For questions about the position, please contact Jolyn Duan at jolyn.duan@utoronto.ca and for more information about our department, please see our website http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2022, and applicants should endeavour to submit all materials by this date, however, applications will continue to be accepted until January 9, 2023. Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. |