Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Date Posted: 10/26/2026Closing Date: 12/15/2026, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 50131Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream continuingFaculty/Division: University of Toronto MississaugaDepartment: Department of Mathematical and Computational SciencesCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga UTMExisting Vacancy: Yes 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 Assistant Professor with an anticipated date of July 1, 2027. This position is being advertised concurrently with the position for Associate Professor/Professor in Computer Science Req ID: 50132; however, only one appointment will be made. To be considered for this role and/or the Associate Professor/Professor in Computer Science Req ID: 50132 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 by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or conferences, or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels through teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement highlighting previous experience that can include teaching-related activities such as leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor. Excellence in teaching may also be demonstrated through materials such as sample course syllabi either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future, course evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application. 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




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