Contract Limited Term Appointment (3 Years), Assistant Professor in Computer Science
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Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) is a rapidly growing and innovative institution that embraces research, scholarship, and teaching to pursue its Special Mission. The Special Mission is founded upon cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and other communities within a spirit of healing and reconciliation. Algoma University’s five faculties — Business and Economics, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Computer Science and Technology, and Science — provide students with rich experiential learning opportunities across all of its campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. With a newly approved Strategic Research and Creative Works plan, Algoma will enhance its research capacity through community engaged partnerships and ongoing development of graduate programming. We welcome those interested in this exciting time of growth!
Job Title: Contract Limited Term Appointment (3 Years), Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Position Status: CLTA; OPSEU Local 685
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Number of Positions: Four (4) CLTA positions
About the Position
Contract Limited Term Appointments available for the following:
Rank: Assistant
Department: Computer Science and Mathematics
Location: Brampton
Preferred Start Date: July 1, 2025
Qualifications & Application Process
Application Packages should contain the following:
Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.
Candidates must address their application electronically to: Dr. Simon Xu, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology, using the "Apply Now" button below. Applications received by 4 pm EST April 11, 2025 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. For more information, contact Chris Gibson at cgibson@kbrs.ca.
The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants will be asked to self-identify through an Applicant Questionnaire (confidential to Human Resources).
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) is a rapidly growing and innovative institution that embraces research, scholarship, and teaching to pursue its Special Mission. The Special Mission is founded upon cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and other communities within a spirit of healing and reconciliation. Algoma University’s five faculties — Business and Economics, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Computer Science and Technology, and Science — provide students with rich experiential learning opportunities across all of its campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. With a newly approved Strategic Research and Creative Works plan, Algoma will enhance its research capacity through community engaged partnerships and ongoing development of graduate programming. We welcome those interested in this exciting time of growth!
Job Title: Contract Limited Term Appointment (3 Years), Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Position Status: CLTA; OPSEU Local 685
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Number of Positions: Four (4) CLTA positions
About the Position
Contract Limited Term Appointments available for the following:
Rank: Assistant
Department: Computer Science and Mathematics
Location: Brampton
Preferred Start Date: July 1, 2025
Qualifications & Application Process
- Must have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field
- Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research and must have an established research portfolio and a record of teaching excellence
- Experience in teaching Undergraduate courses in Computer Science
- Experience in teaching Undergraduate courses in Mathematics would be considered an asset
- Ability to develop some introductory courses in Elementary Solid State Physics, Photonics, and Quantum Computing would be an asset
- Experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable.
Application Packages should contain the following:
- Letter of application
- Current CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
- Research plan (up to two single-spaced pages)
- Sample publications
- Indigenization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (I-EDI) Statement
- Contact information of three referees will be requested of short-listed candidates
Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.
Candidates must address their application electronically to: Dr. Simon Xu, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology, using the "Apply Now" button below. Applications received by 4 pm EST April 11, 2025 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. For more information, contact Chris Gibson at cgibson@kbrs.ca.
The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants will be asked to self-identify through an Applicant Questionnaire (confidential to Human Resources).
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.