University of Toronto, Department of Computer Science
Position ID:
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Computer Security
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G4, Canada
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2023/01/09 11:59PM
** finished (2022/10/18, finished 2023/07/15, listed until 2023/01/09)
** finished (2022/10/18, finished 2023/07/15, listed until 2023/01/09)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in the area of Computer Security with a focus on Software Security or Cryptography. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2023 or shortly thereafter.Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer
Science or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter,
with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek
exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and
enhance our existing departmental
strengths. The successful candidate will be a member of the
tri-campus graduate Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto
(https://www.cs.toronto.edu).
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue
innovative research at the highest international level; to establish an
outstanding, competitive, and externally funded independent research program;
to contribute to the enrichment of both undergraduate and graduate programs in
the department; and to participate in service and leadership within the
academic community.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in
research which can be demonstrated by a record of 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, awards and
accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international
stature.
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate
excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels through a
teaching statement highlighting previous experience that can include leading
successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference
presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course
instructor. Excellence in teaching may also be demonstrated through materials
such as sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or
planned for the future), course evaluations, or other evidence of superior
performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the
application. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to
teach a diverse student body are highly valued.
At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment
of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we
especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous,
Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working
with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must
demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster
diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show
evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of
a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a
statement describing their contributions to equity,
diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not
limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented
communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies,
collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities;
and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have
questions about this statement, please contact Ilia Binder, Chair.
The University of Toronto is an international leader
in Computer Science research and education and offers the opportunity to teach,
conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the
world. For more information about the tri-campus graduate Department of
Computer Science see our website at https://www.cs.toronto.edu.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Application materials for the position must be
submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23262. The required
materials are a cover letter, the candidate’s curriculum vitae, list of
publications, research statement, teaching statement, and at least three recent
letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned) uploaded to
AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers. For enquiries, please contact Julia Martyn, Chair’s Assistant.
Review of applications will begin on December 6,
2022, and applicants should endeavour to submit all materials (including
reference letters) by this date, however, applications will continue to be
accepted until January 9, 2023.
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.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Publication list
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Department of Computer Science
University of Toronto
40 St.George Street, Rm. 4244
Toronto, ON M5S 2E4
CANADA
University of Toronto
40 St.George Street, Rm. 4244
Toronto, ON M5S 2E4
CANADA