Wednesday, November 29, 2023

[DMANET] Four Tenure-track or Tenured positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba has four Tenure-track or Tenured positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. To address gender inequity in the field of computer science and help alleviate the underrepresentation of women in such positions, two of the positions are targeted to candidates who identify as women. See links for the respective positions below.


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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba is seeking two (2) professors for a Probationary (Tenure-track) or Tenured position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commencing July 1, 2024, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Exceptional candidates at the full Professor level will also be considered. 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 candidate 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. At the Professor rank, candidates must demonstrate a sustained nationally or internationally recognized externally funded research program and have demonstrated leadership in high-quality teaching contributions


The Department currently has 22 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 CS honours programs with Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Statistics. Further information about the Department is available at https://umanitoba.ca/science/computer-science


The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery, and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff, and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM's impact is global.


Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities, and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.


The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba's (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.


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 and samples of material,

– 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, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. Please specify position number 34477 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.


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