"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Theoretical Foundations)"

The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computer Science position with a focus on Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science.

The candidate must possess a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline and display potential for leading a high-impact research program. Candidates who are near completion of their program will also be considered. Applicants should have research areas of interest that include algorithms, data structures, and/or complexity theory. Applicants working in all areas of theoretical computer science are encouraged to apply.

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 (or potential for) excellence and growth in these areas is required. 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.

Successful applicants will become faculty members in the Department of Computer Science. The Department offers a variety of programs:

• BSc in Computer Science
• BSc in Data Science
• MSc and PhD in Computer Science
• MSc and PhD in Computational Media Design
• Professional certificates and Master in Data Science and Analytics
• Professional certificates and Master in Information Security and Privacy.

We are also developing an on-line pathway for our BSc in Computer Science. Successful applicants will primarily contribute to the theoretical foundations components of the Department’s programs, but will also have the opportunity to contribute to other components and other programs offered by the Department and Faculty.

The Department of Computer Science is in the Faculty of Science. The Department and Faculty are committed to supporting interdisciplinary research and teaching and we offer and support opportunities to improve your research and your teaching practice by working with people in other disciplines. The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning also offers professional development and additional resources for those who are developing new ways to teach.

The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

Application Instructions:
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the 'Apply Now' link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/17169318-tenure-track-assistant-professor-research-in-computer-science-faculty-of-science

Please submit your application documents as a single PDF file (which may require you to merge documents). The application must include:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages)
• Current curriculum vitae
• Research Plan (1-3 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier (1-2 pages)
• Statement on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) identifying the applicant’s contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of EDIA (up to 1 page)
• Names and contact information of three references

Questions may be addressed to:
Michael Jacobson (cpsc.hiring@ucalgary.ca)
Co-head of Department of Computer Science

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026