Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Date Posted: 10/14/2025Closing Date: 12/15/2025, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 44559 Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing) Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Dept of Computer Science Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for three (3) full-time tenure stream positions in the area of Computer Science. The appointments 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 applicants whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing . The University of Toronto is an international leader in Computer Science research and education. The successful candidates will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level; to establish an outstanding, competitive and externally funded independent research program; to contribute to the enrichment of both undergraduate and graduate programs in the department; and to participate in service and leadership within the academic community. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or conferences, or 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. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate evidence of 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 leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor), sample course syllabi and materials (either of courses delivered by the applicants or planned for the future), teaching 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. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is competitive with our North American peers. Application materials for the position must be submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline at . The required materials are a current curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a teaching dossier that includes supporting materials mentioned above; and three to five (3–5) recent reference letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers by the closing date. Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in the University of Toronto’s . We seek applicants who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. All application materials, including recent signed reference letters, must be received by December 15, 2025. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world.