Assistant Professor Research (up to 2 positions)

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science at the
University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for up to
two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The
anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. Salary is
expected to be within the range of $180,000 - $230,000.
The Department is interested in applicants in the areas of systems (e.g.,
operating systems, computer architecture, networking, embedded systems,
distributed systems, and systems security), data management (e.g., databases,
data systems, and DB-AI integration), and data mining.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in
Computer Science or a related field and must demonstrate evidence of research
success and a high potential to be leaders in their research field. The
successful candidate should have a strong record of research productivity
commensurate with their experience and will be expected to develop an
independent research program in an area that complements existing Department
expertise and aligns with opportunities at UBC. The successful candidate will
be expected to effectively supervise Computer Science graduate students,
collaborate with other faculty members, obtain external funding, teach
undergraduate and graduate Computer Science courses, and actively participate
in departmental activities. They will have
a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming
community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or
systemically marginalized.

UBC
is ranked as a top CS program in Canada and in the top 30 Computer Science
departments worldwide, with 3,000 undergrads, over 280 grads, and 71 faculty
including 22 new hires in the past six years. https://www.cs.ubc.ca/

How to Apply

·
Applications must be submitted through
this platform and include the following:

o
Cover letter.

o
Curriculum vitae including a list of
publications.

o
Research statement.

o
Teaching statement describing your
teaching interests and record of your teaching experience.

o
The names of three referees who have
been asked to upload their reference letters to your application.

o
Diversity
statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if
comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with
a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.

·
The closing date
for applications is December 7th 2026. At the discretion of the committee the deadline may be
extended if the number of applications received by that date is deemed
insufficient. All applications which are complete by the final deadline,
including the receipt of at least three reference letters, are guaranteed full
consideration.

Questions about
the search can be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Ivan Beschastnikh, at
the address research-recruiting-open-chair@cs.ubc.ca

Additional Information

UBC hires on the basis of
merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential
to academic excellence. An open and
diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented
or discouraged. Inclusion is built by
individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with
diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We
encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on
any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability,
political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a
First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain
circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an
applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We
encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like
consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to
health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their
research productivity.

All qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will
be given priority.

This position is eligible
for a comprehensive benefits package. For details, see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits

The University of British
Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English.
Accordingly, individuals are required to communicate effectively in English,
both verbally and in writing.

If you have any
needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job
application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and
support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace
Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible
work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process
we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates
(including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are
available on request by contacting
Jessica McKay at recruit-admin@cs.ubc.ca.

Applicants will be asked to
complete an equity survey when submitting their application through Academic
Jobs Online. The survey information will not be used to determine eligibility
for employment, but will be collated to provide data that can assist us in
understanding the diversity of our applicant pool. Applicants’ participation in the survey is
voluntary and confidential.

UBC’s campuses
are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx
(Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories
of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh
(Tsleil Waututh) Nations.