Associate Professor/Professor - Artificial Intelligence

Date Posted: 06/26/2026Closing Date: 08/06/2026, 11:59PM ET Open Until FilledReq ID: 47737Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream continuingFaculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of Computer ScienceCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoExisting Vacancy: Yes Description: The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Artificial Intelligence. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence. This endowed chair appointment would be for a five-year term and is renewable following a favourable review. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related area with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The University of Toronto is an international leader in Computer Science research and education. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program; to contribute to the enrichment of both undergraduate and graduate programs in the department; and to participate in service and leadership within the academic community. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application with required materials outlined below, as well as 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. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range of this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum. The University of Toronto off




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