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The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Research and Teaching) in Computer Science position with a focus on Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the start date. The candidate must display potential for leading a high-impact research program. Candidates who are near completion of their program will also be considered. Specific research areas of interest are algorithms, data structures, and complexity theory.
Research Expectations:
The candidate must have strong interests in supporting the Department of Computer Science’s research initiatives and training programs. The candidate is expected to contribute to the University of Calgary’s Ahead of Tomorrow strategic plan to promote transdisciplinary scholarship and innovation and empower our students and communities to tackle society’s big problems.
Teaching Expectations:
The successful candidate will play an important role in teaching and research supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Evidence of (potential for) excellence and growth in these areas is an asset. The successful candidate must possess the interest and ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in computer science and especially topics related to Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science, in order to support teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs. We offer both in-person and virtual sections of many of our undergraduate courses. Teaching assignments of faculty members is a collaborative process where we aim to balance the needs of individual faculty members and the needs of students.
Service Expectations:
Finally, the candidate should provide evidence of collegiality within their organization and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). They will be expected to fully engage in departmental and university service at the University of Calgary and work effectively with people from diverse communities and cultures.
Questions may be addressed to:
Michael Jacobson ([email protected])
Co-head of Department of Computer Science
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