Associate Professor/Professor in Computer Science

Position Description

POSITION
DESCRIPTION

The Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for one (1)
full-time tenure stream appointment in the area of Computer Science. The
appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an
anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This position is being advertised concurrently with the position for
Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Req ID: 50131); however, only one
appointment will be made. To be considered for this role and/or the Assistant
Professor in Computer Science (Req ID: 50131) position, the candidate must
submit a separate application for each posting.

REQUIREMENTS AND
QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a
related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and
teaching. Candidates must have an established international reputation. We seek
exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and
enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated
by a record of sustained high impact contributions and publications in
top-ranked and field-relevant journals or conferences; the submitted research
statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades;
other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of
the discipline; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching
accomplishments, the teaching dossier, and strong letters of reference.
Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse
student body are highly valued.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as
articulated in the University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity
and Excellence. Candidates must
demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on
campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a
commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful
and collegial environment. Examples of such evidence include: teaching that
incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to
develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with
underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented
groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching load and will teach
in the undergraduate program at UTM and will also be a member of the tri-campus
graduate Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and
independent research at the highest international level; to establish an
outstanding, competitive, and externally funded independent research program;
to contribute to the enrichment of both undergraduate and graduate programs in
the department; and will be assigned a service load and will participate in
service and leadership within the academic community.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

ABOUT US

The University of Toronto is an international leader in Computer Science
research and education and offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research,
and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent signed reference letters,
must be received by December 15, 2026.

Application materials for the position must be submitted online through
AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33018. The required materials are:

·
A current curriculum vitae

·
A list of publications

·
A research statement outlining current and future
research interests

·
A teaching dossier that includes a teaching
statement, sample course syllabi, and course evaluations, and demonstrates a commitment
to equity, diversity and inclusion as outlined above

·
Four to six (4-6) recent reference letters (on
letterhead, dated and signed) uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the
writers by the closing date.

For inquiries, please contact our Chair’s Assistant, Ryan Nguyen, at mcschairassist.utm@utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto has
adopted the AAU
Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the
requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers
regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job
board. Please see the information above for the application instructions.
Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this
position.

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

Indigenous
Substantiation

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous
Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for those candidates who identify as
Indigenous. For more information regarding the University's Indigenous
Substantiation Process, please refer to: Indigenous
Substantiation Website.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of
belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the
interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from
Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons
with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender
identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment
to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives,
experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic
mission.

Accessibility
Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values
regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to
excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is
committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment
and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as
required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and
hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.