Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Computing and Information Systems, with emphasis on Data Science

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, Athabasca University (AU) is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.

Athabasca University’s Faculty of Science and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Computing and Information Systems, with emphasis on Data Science, commencing Winter 2025.

The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) delivers accessible learning and innovative research across a number of disciplines. We offer programs and courses in architecture, computer science, general science, data science, and more. We provide accessible and flexible options for teaching and research through both our digital infrastructure and our state-of-the-art Athabasca facilities, making an impact both locally and globally. In an increasingly complex world, our flexible model enables learners to obtain the necessary skills for future employment while developing their ability to be resilient, think creatively, and work collaboratively as global citizens.

FST’s School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) is home to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in computing and information systems and a wide range of courses covering both computer science and information systems. The school is also conducting advanced research and developing new programs and innovative courses in emerging computing fields, all supported by our dedicated faculty and staff.

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Assistant Professor, Computing and Information Systems, with Emphasis on Data Science