Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science
Department: Physics and Computer Science
Campus: Brantford
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 9233
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS
The Department of Computer Science and Physics at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a three-year limited term faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Machine Learning beginning September 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is Brantford; however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction of students at the Milton and Waterloo campus via in-person or virtual modes of delivery.
Qualifications for this position include:
- A PhD in Computer Science or a closely related area.
- Research and teaching expertise in the areas of Machine Learning.
- Outstanding research record or potential to develop an independent and exceptional research program.
- Excellent teaching record or evidence of potential teaching excellence.
- Record or evidence of potential of university service.
The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier or copies of recent publications, a 1--2 pages statement of current and prospective research interests, and contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees.
Applications are to be addressed to:
Dr. Chinh T. Hoang, Chair, Department of Computer Science and Physics
N2L 3C5
Electronic submission of applications will be received until Sunday May 18, 2025, | 11:59pm via the link available through this Human Resources posting.
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student-focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well-earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence.
Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
- Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines.
The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier's core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities.
