Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty Union affiliation: APUO Faculty/Department: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science_FT Campus: Main Campus Date Posted: June 06, 2025 Applications must be received BEFORE: July 08, 2025 As part of a major expansion of its research programs in The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track professor position in Computer Science. We are seeking a creative, dynamic, energetic, and bilingual individual to join our team. We welcome outstanding applicants with research and teaching interests in any area of Computer Science. The ideal candidate has evidence of research excellence in Computer Science and will complement the existing expertise at the School. The candidate will be a member of the School and will contribute to teaching and supporting the university community. Current research strengths in Computer Science at the School include applied Artificial Intelligence, computational geometry, software system verification and testing, requirements engineering, and data science. Natural collaborations with local industries in this area include IBM, Amazon, BlackBerry, Kinaxis, and many SMEs in Kanata North. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research can contribute to the strategic areas of the Faculty of Engineering, such as i) health care and augmented life and (ii) technologies for the digital transformation of society. Title of the position: Assistant or Associate Professor, although the rank of Full Professor will be considered under exceptional circumstances. Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions : teaching scholarly activities such as research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work academic service graduate student supervision 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. Terms: New tenure-track position Wage: Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025) Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses. Location of work: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), University of Ottawa, 800 King Edward, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. Contact information: Dr. Herna Viktor, EECS Director, Faculty of Engineering, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. hviktor@uottawa.ca Telephone: 613-562-5800, ext. 6208, fax: 613-562-5664 Skills requirements: Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent. Postdoctoral experience is considered an asset. Work experience: Successful candidates should possess a strong research background and commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The candidates will be expected to initiate and maintain an innovative, externally funded research program and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a fully bilingual position, and candidates should be able to teach in English and French at the time of hiring. Thus, bilingualism (French/English) is required. Candidates must contribute to a culture supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Application deadline: July 7, 2025. The application material includes a CV, a detailed teaching and research statement, and contact information for three referees. More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal. 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 Peoples in Canada, 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. All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians 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 by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. 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. 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