Two Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

The Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions, starting as early as  July 1st, 2023, in the broad area of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with preference given (but not restricted) to the following topics

• ML/Deep Learning Theory 

• Reliable/Secure/Private AI Systems

• Robotics  

• NLP (with a focus on ML/deep learning)

The successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree by the appointment date. They are expected to have demonstrated research potential strong enough for a promising nomination as Canada CIFAR AI Chair, evidenced by publications in top venues (conferences or journals) in the above mentioned areas of AI. They should also have strong communication skills and demonstrated commitment to highly effective graduate and undergraduate teaching. They will be expected to establish their own funded research programs, supervise graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Strong potential for productive interactions with other researchers in the Department and in other disciplines at the University of Alberta will be considered an asset. 

The successful candidates will be nominated for a Canada CIFAR Artificial Intelligence Chair, by the Department of Computing Science and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). Amii is one of three institutes supported by the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and represents more than 30 core AI & ML researchers at the UofA; it offers a rich and expanding interdisciplinary and collaborative network for AI research. The CIFAR Chair includes substantial research funding for five years, and membership as an Amii fellow. 

The Department of Computing Science is one of the largest and oldest computing science departments in Canada, and one of the best in the world. The Department has 51 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and 7 academic teaching staff who are recognized for their excellence in research and teaching at the international, national, and university level. The Department’s student population includes approximately 567 graduate students, 1,193 undergraduate honors and specialization students and over 1,370 undergraduate majors/minors. Approximately 6,116 undergraduate students are enrolled in Computing Science courses each term. The University of Alberta is home to over 40,000 students from 156 countries (divided roughly as 80% undergraduate and 20% graduate students) and 600 postdoctoral fellows.

The University of Alberta is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (Strategic Plan for EDI) and to reconciliation (Indigenous Strategic Plan). Applicants are encouraged to discuss, in their submitted statements (see below), how they will contribute to expanding the diversity of our campus with their research, supervision, teaching, and public outreach. 

Applicants are asked to submit the following documents: 

1. A cover letter (that must clearly state whether the applicant is a Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents or not, and must in case of Canadian Citizenship/PR include the first digit of their Canadian Social Insurance Number).

2. A full curriculum vitae.

3. A 1-2 page research statement which must 

1. highlight contributions to their field of research, 

2. present an overview of their planned research program for ~5 years after initial appointment, 

3. describe how the candidate will interact, collaborate with, and complement other researchers at the University of Alberta. 

4. A 1-2 page teaching statement including their experience and interests. 

5. A 1-2 page equity, diversity, and inclusion statement which includes the candidate’s contributions and plans to advance EDI in their research, teaching, mentoring, and service.

6. A recent peer-reviewed published contribution to their field of research, that best exemplifies their research.

Candidates must provide contact information of three references. The references will have to submit confidential letters about the applicant’s accomplishments and potential as a faculty member through this AcademicJobsOnline site.

Applications are to be submitted at this AcademicJobsOnline site, and complete applications and all reference letters must be received by January 15, 2023 for full consideration. Interviewees will have the opportunity to express the need for any accommodations, e.g., related to one’s mobility, dietary or child care.

For further information, please email Britta Nielsen, the Department Chair’s Executive Assistant, at cs.ea@ualberta.ca (using “Faculty Positions 2023” as the email’s subject).

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), applicants must clearly indicate whether they are Canadian citizen/PR or not: Please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application in the cover letter, or, if you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please state this clearly in the cover letter.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.