Position Title: Faculty Position in Computer Science, The Department of Computer
\nScience, Faculty of Science, Western University<\/p>\n
Appointment Type and Rank: Assistant Professor (Probationary Tenure-track), Associate
\nProfessor (Probationary Tenure-track or Tenured)<\/p>\n
Number of Positions: 1<\/p>\n
Posting Date: November 4, 2026<\/p>\n
Closing Date to Apply: December 4, 2026<\/p>\n
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027<\/p>\n
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Position Profile:
\nThe Department of Computer Science, in the Faculty of Science at Western University, is
\npleased to announce a search for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor
\n(Probationary Tenure-track) or Associate Professor (Probationary Tenure-track or Tenured).
\nThe salary and rank will be commensurate with the successful applicant\u2019s qualifications
\nand experience. The starting date will be July 1, 2027, or as negotiated.
\nThis appointment is intended to attract an exceptional and versatile researcher and
\neducator with demonstrated expertise in any field of Computer Science, and whose
\ncontributions to research and teaching excellence will have a meaningful and lasting
\nimpact in this prestigious program.<\/p>\n
Academic Expectations:
\nThe successful applicant will conduct world-class research using state-of-the art and
\ncontemporary methods to interrogate and advance Computer Science as a discipline. In
\ndoing so, they will organize and implement a novel program of research in any area of
\nComputer Science, secure external funding to support this work, deliver and disseminate
\ninnovative results, and train the next generation of highly qualified personnel.
\nThe appointee will also be expected to teach the equivalent of one and a half full course
\nequivalents (FCEs) per academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate
\nand graduate courses in Computer Science, both within their own area of specialization
\nand in the fundamentals and foundations of the discipline.<\/p>\n
In addition to research and teaching, the appointee will contribute service to the
\nDepartment and play an active role in various aspects of departmental administration and
\noperation in a collegial and professional fashion.<\/p>\n
Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required:
\nThe successful candidate must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related
\ndiscipline. The candidate must also demonstrate, in methods and extent appropriate for
\ntheir career stage:
\n\u2022 Evidence of research excellence and productivity
\n\u2022 The ability or potential to secure external research funding
\n\u2022 A strong research program and potential for effective research supervision,
\nmentorship, and training of students
\n\u2022 Evidence of teaching excellence or potential
\n\u2022 Evidence of or potential to make meaningful contributions to course and
\ncurriculum development
\n\u2022 A strong and well-articulated teaching philosophy
\n\u2022 Evidence of and\/or potential to promote a respectful and collegial work and
\nlearning environment and to make meaningful contributions to departmental,
\nfaculty, and university service and administration
\n\u2022 A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
\nPlease note that degree requirement qualifications will be considered at the start date of
\nthe appointment, not at the time of application, so in-progress degrees are acceptable
\nprovided they are completed in time.<\/p>\n
Compensation Details: Salary Range: $135,000 to $185,000<\/p>\n
Affirmation Policy Statement:
\nWestern, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance
\nupon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the
\nuse of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a
\ncandidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates
\nwho are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration
\nof Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including
\nwhere required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of
\nIndigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability
\nprocess, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous
\nways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the
\naffirmation processes: https:\/\/indigenous.uwo.ca\/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY
\n1.58 – Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western
\nUniversity<\/p>\n
The Department of Computer Science:
\nEstablished in 1964, the Department of Computer Science at Western has developed
\nstrong academic and research programs to become one of the leading establishments in
\nits field. Our faculty are the recipients of many teaching and research awards, with
\nstrengths in the Department including algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine
\nlearning, data science, bioinformatics, computational neuroscience, distributed systems,
\nsoftware engineering and theoretical computer science.
\nOur department is active in both traditional areas of computer science and emerging areas.
\nThe quality and diversity of the Department’s research activities is internationally
\nrecognized. The Department is supported with research grants from a number of sources
\nincluding the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council (NSERC), Canada Foundation for
\nInnovation (CFI), Ontario Research Fund (ORF) and MITACS. Our researchers are involved in
\nseveral collaborative initiatives both within the university and with external university and
\nindustrial partners.
\nThe Department has strong international and industrial links, with connections to other
\nuniversities and companies in London, across North America and Europe. This provides
\nopportunities for students to involve themselves in exchange programs or engage in work
\nwith colleagues in other countries.<\/p>\n
The Faculty of Science:
\nWestern Science ranks among Canada\u2019s top ten Faculties of Science. With 1,215 faculty
\nand staff, over seven departments and six centres, the Faculty of Science is dedicated to
\nadvancing the scientific frontier in order to address societal challenges. We work in
\ncollaboration with members of the local, national, and international community to inform
\ndecisions which impact on issues of environment and sustainability, to build industrial
\ncapacity through, for example, the development of multiple applications for big data, and
\nto challenge existing boundaries by conceiving new materials and biomaterials.<\/p>\n
The University:
\nWestern University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges
\nthe best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global
\nstandards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with realworld application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study,
\ninfluence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience
\nhas combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and
\ncultural growth in order to better serve our communities.<\/p>\n
The City:
\nFor nearly 150 years, Western University has called London, Ontario, home.
\nLondon is a welcoming city that blends big-city energy with small-town charm. With over
\n440,000 residents, it offers the arts, culture, food, festivals and innovation of a major urban
\ncenter, providing big-city experiences in a community that feels like home.
\nWestern shapes and is shaped by this vibrant community. From volunteering and
\ninternships to live music, cafes, green spaces and galleries, there is no shortage of ways to
\nget involved, explore and belong.<\/p>\n
Pour postuler :
\nBefore the deadline of December 4, 2026 candidates should submit:
\n\u2022 A cover letter expressing your interest in the position
\n\u2022 A current curriculum vitae
\n\u2022 A statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness in teaching, including plans
\nfor teaching at Western (maximum 2 pages)
\n\u2022 A research statement, including plans for research at Western (maximum 5 pages)
\n\u2022 A statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in teaching and
\nresearch (1 page)
\n\u2022 A completed Western full-time application form
\n\u2022 Contact details of at least three academic referees<\/p>\n
Completed application packages should be submitted to the address below:
\nComputer Science Search Committee
\nD\u00e9partement d'informatique
\nThe University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
\nEmail: computerscience@uwo.ca<\/p>\n
Please ensure that the form available at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/facultyrelations\/faculty\/Application-FullTime-Faculty-PositionForm.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. Consideration of
\napplications will begin on December 4th, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
\nWe thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be
\ncontacted.<\/p>\n
Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement:
\nThis position is an existing vacancy.<\/p>\n
Employment Equity and Diversity:
\nPositions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral
\ncommunications skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified
\nindividuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and
\nwelcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples,
\npersons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender
\nidentity or gender expression.<\/p>\n
Immigration:
\nIn accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian
\ncitizens and permanent residents.<\/p>\n
Accessibility:
\nAccommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment
\nprocess. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact
\nour Administrative Officer, Lindsay Bos, at lbos2@uwo.ca.<\/p>\n
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