"Limited Term Appointment in Computer Science"

Category: Limited Term Appointment Position

Campus: Thunder Bay

Application Deadline: Open until filled (review of applications will commence on Mar 31, 2026)

Reference #: SES-2026-27-09 (limited-term-appointment)

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay campus, invites applications for a multi-year limited term appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The position will commence on August 1,2026 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications for this faculty position are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science who have strong teaching and research focuses, with preferences in the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction
• Robotics and Human-Centered AI
• Cybersecurity and Privacy
• Algorithms and Applied Optimization
• Data Science and Big Data
• Quantum Computing

Applications with exceptional research in other related areas will also be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc program and in our planned PhD program in Systems and Computing. Candidates having a good publishing record in high impact journals and tier 1 conferences will be given preference. Additionally, candidates are expected to actively participate and support departmental activities and services.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and demonstrate the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing discipline by incorporating new material. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience as well as courses or certificates in teaching practice will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs at both Thunder Bay campus and the Barrie STEM Hub. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.

Compensation This position may be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223
• Associate Professor: $141,099 - $191,099

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

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference SES-2026-27-09 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), 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. Todd Randall
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
E-mail: applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca