Thursday, July 22, 2021

[DMANET] Tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science (all areas), University of Ottawa

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is seeking a
creative, dynamic, and energetic individual for a tenure-track faculty
position in all areas of Computer Science. Areas of interest include
but are not limited to approximation algorithms, computability theory,
computational complexity, foundations of machine learning, programming
languages, and quantum computing.

Title of the position: Assistant or Associate Professor, although the
rank of Full Professor will be considered under exceptional circumstances.

The posting #J0621-0289 deadline is August 15, 2021. Applications
received prior to August 15, 2021 will be given first consideration.
Applications received after that date will be considered until the
position is filled. Applications shall be submitted online. You will
find the full job posting at the link provided below.


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Job Number:J0621-0289
Job Type:Tenure-track
Job Category:Academic
Faculty:Faculty of Engineering
Department:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA - The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa is
seeking a creative, dynamic, and energetic individual for a tenure-track
faculty position in all areas of Computer Science. Areas of interest
include but are not limited to approximation algorithms, computability
theory, computational complexity, foundations of machine learning,
programming languages, and quantum computing.

Title of the position: Assistant or Associate Professor, although the
rank of Full Professor will be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in
varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities
revealed by research or professional work; c) supervision of graduate
students; d) academic and professional service activities. The candidate
will be expected to develop and lead an active nationally and
internationally recognized research program, attract external research
funding, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty
members, and participate in educational and professional activities
including administrative duties.

Rank and Salary: Regular tenure-track academic appointment in the
Faculty of Engineering with a salary consistent with the collective
agreement of the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete
compensation package which includes long term disability, basic group
life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa
Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

Location of work: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
(EECS), University of Ottawa, 800 King Edward, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.
Current research strengths in Computer Science at the School of EECS
include applied AI, information management and mining, as well as text
analysis and machine learning, algorithms and theory of computing,
distributed computing and systems, multimedia and interactive virtual
environments. Further information may be viewed on our web site, located
at http://engineering.uottawa.ca/eecs/

Contact information: Dr. Claude D'Amours, EECS Director, Faculty of
Engineering, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. cdamours@uottawa.ca Telephone:
613-562-5800, ext. 6208, fax: 613-562-5664

Skills requirements:

Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent. Postdoctoral
experience in Computer Science is considered an asset.
Work experience: The successful candidates should possess a strong
research background and a strong commitment to excellence both in
teaching and research. The candidates will be expected to initiate and
maintain an innovative, externally funded research program and to teach
Computer Science courses, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Because the University of Ottawa is Canada's premier bilingual
university, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual
(French/English) and who are able to teach in both languages. Passive
knowledge of the other official language in Canada is a requirement for
tenure. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to contributing to a
culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
Start date: The expected start date for this position is January 1, 2022.

Application deadline: Applications received prior to August 15, 2021
will be given first consideration. Applications received after that
date will be considered until the position is filled.

The application material consists of a curriculum vitae, a detailed
research proposal, a description of teaching interests and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three (3)
referees

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and
inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students,
staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from
Indigenous persons, visible minorities members (racialized persons),
persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified
candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with
equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be
considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to
complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be
completed at the time of application.

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to
apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and
permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate
if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with
disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to
proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations
that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty
Relations at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled
respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of
bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute,
the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses
in their second official language.

View Notice of Collection of Personal Information

To apply go to the above listed webpage

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