Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Computer Science

University of Manitoba

Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Science
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Computer Science
Positions #35751 and #35752

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba is seeking two professors for Probationary (Tenure-track) positions at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Exceptional candidates will also be considered at the Probationary (Tenure-track) or Tenured Associate Professor level. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department is seeking scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and a collegial approach to departmental affairs. Outstanding candidates in all areas of Computer Science will be considered, with particular emphasis on candidates who will complement the department’s strengths or reinforce areas of growth. The successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field by the appointment date. Post-doctoral experience is preferred, and other distinguishing experience will be considered.

Duties will include undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching and supervision, research (including establishing and maintaining an externally funded research program), and service-related activities. The successful candidates will have a track record of high-quality scholarly research leading to peer-assessed publications.

At the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must demonstrate the potential to establish an independent, innovative, externally fundable research program, and have demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching contributions. At the Associate Professor rank, candidates must demonstrate an established, independent, innovative research program with a track record of external funding, and have demonstrated strength in high-quality teaching contributions.

The Department currently has 26 full-time tenured and tenure track research faculty and 10 full-time instructors. We offer a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, including Joint Honours programs with Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Statistics, and Data Science. Further information about the Department is available at umanitoba.ca/science/computer-science

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The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications should be sent to search@cs.umanitoba.ca (PDF files preferred) and should include:
- curriculum vitae,
- statement on teaching, including teaching philosophy,
- statement on research, including summary of expertise and research plan,
- statement on your approach to addressing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion,
- contact information for three references.

Review of applications will commence on January 15, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. Please specify position numbers #35751 and #35752 in the application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at search@cs.umanitoba.ca.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.