Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor – Computer Science Date Posted: 10/14/2025Closing Date: 12/15/2025, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 44382Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)Faculty/Division: University of Toronto ScarboroughDepartment: Department of Computer and Mathematical SciencesCampus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Description The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑stream position in any area of Computer Science. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Candidates must have earned a PhD 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 candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research; to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program; to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision; 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 contributions and publications in top‑ranked field‑relevant journals or conferences, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching‑related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other teaching‑related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued. Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is competitive with our North American peers. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. It is an international leader in Computer Science research and education. The successful candidate will also be a member of the tri‑campus Graduate Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in the Graduate Department of Computer Science. For questions about the position, please contact Weixuan Wang at weixuan.wang@utoronto.ca and for more information about the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences or the tri‑campus Department of Computer Science, please see our respective websites http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/ and https://web.cs.toronto.edu/. All qualified candidates are invited to apply online through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30766. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; and a teaching dossier including a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching‑related activities as listed above. Applicants must also arrange to have at least three recent letters of reference uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the referees. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 15, 2025. Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. Job Segment Computer Science, Equity, Academic, Technology, Research, Finance, Education #J-18808-Ljbffr