Assistant Professor in Software Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Software Engineering at Lakehead University seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in its newly launched Software Engineering program in Barrie, Ontario. Applications are welcomed from all areas of software engineering. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong commitment to both teaching and research, as well as those with relevant industrial and practical experience. Experience in program coordination, student engagement, and curriculum development is considered an asset. Familiarity with experiential learning and alternative modes of delivery, including online and hybrid instruction, is highly desirable.

The successful candidate is expected to be licensed as a Professional Engineer or be eligible for licensure with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or an equivalent provincial body within Canada, and shall obtain this license within three years of the date of hire.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program and demonstrate excellence in engineering education. Responsibilities will include contributing to the development of laboratories and graduate programs, supporting program coordination, and serving as a liaison between the Barrie campus and the main campus in Thunder Bay. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues.

In addition to undergraduate and graduate course delivery, the candidate will supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, lead capstone design projects, guide student teams, assess project outcomes, and contribute to curriculum development and other departmental academic initiatives.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Software Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence, or strong potential for excellence, in both teaching and research.
• Proven or emerging ability to secure external research funding.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223

Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # (ENG-2026-27-03) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (maximum 5 pages) outlining short- and long-term research goals, copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Dr. David Barnett, Interim Dean
Faculty of Engineering
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: dean.engi@lakeheadu.ca