Three-year Limited-Term Assistant Teaching Professor Position

Department of Computer Science

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria

Three-year Limited-Term Assistant Teaching Professor Position

We invite applications from talented educators for a three-year limited-term Assistant Teaching Professor position in Computer Science commencing September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will primarily support the Master of Applied Data Science (MADS) program, offered jointly with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The position typically involves teaching six courses over three terms with a flexible assignment, such as three courses in the fall term, two courses in the spring term, and one course in the summer term. A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is required.

Candidates should be comfortable developing and teaching the core MADS courses offered by the Computer Science Department (CSC 501: Algorithms and Data Models; CSC 502: Systems for Massive Datasets; and CSC 503: Data Mining), as well as applicable electives and a variety of core computer science courses. Alternatively, responsibilities may include the development and delivery of assessment of students’ prior learning in support of the MADS program.

Qualifications: Candidates must be experienced in teaching at the postsecondary level, must have experience in Data Analysis, and must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Computer Science course descriptions can be found at: https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/computerscience/graduate/courses/index.php

The MADS program description can be found at: https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/ece/future/mads/index.php

The candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall market demand will determine the final salary offer. The salary range for this position is $104,000 – $130,000.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

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The University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. We tackle essential issues that matter to people, places, and the planet. Situated in the Pacific Rim, our location inspires us to defy boundaries, discover, and innovate in exciting ways. We live, learn, work and explore on the edge of what’s next—for our planet and its peoples, particularly the indigenous peoples of the region.

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Department of Computer Science is situated within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. At the undergraduate level, we offer BSc Major, Honours, and minor degrees in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Software Engineering program (jointly with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering), and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science (jointly with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics). Interdisciplinary programs (with Geography, Health Information Science, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Psychology, and Visual Arts) are offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences, and by the School of Health Information Science. At the graduate level, we offer MSc and PhD degrees in Computer Science, and a one-year course-based Master of Engineering in Applied Data Science (MADS) (jointly with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering).

There are currently 40 faculty members, including three Canada Research Chairs, with 11 members having joined the Department in the past five years, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development. In the latest Leiden ranking, UVic placed top five in Canada for its proportionate research impact in all sciences, and first in mathematics and computer science. Victoria is a great place to live and boasts a vibrant high-tech sector with over 900 companies on Vancouver Island. UVic’s Department of Computer Science is a diverse department with faculty members from across the globe and a commitment to achieving gender parity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities.

To be considered, please submit a completed application package including a cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements, along with your curriculum vitae, teaching statement, syllabi, course evaluation data, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement, and contact information for three references at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31811, addressed to the Recruiting Committee Chair. Application packages must be received by May 1, 2026.

Candidates are expected to provide evidence of the following:

·        Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level

·        A commitment to pedagogical inquiry and teaching innovation

·        Engagement in teaching-related scholarly activities

·        Leadership potential in advancing undergraduate or graduate education

·        A strong background in coding and mathematics (such as linear algebra and probability theory)

The teaching dossier must include the following information:

·        Teaching statement

·        Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement

·        Syllabi of courses taught

·        Samples of course material

·        Evidence of innovative teaching practices and teaching effectiveness

Evidence of participation in instructional development (e.g., presentations, publications, or participation in workshops/conferences related to teaching) will be considered an asset.

The EDI statement should briefly describe your experience with addressing EDI and how you plan to contribute to the EDI goals of the Department (see https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/about/equity-action-planning/index.php).

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Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

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