Assistant Professor

Overview:

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

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The department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Tech seeks an Assistant Professor at the Vancouver Campus.

The department of Computer Science runs a successful MS Cybersecurity program and plans to introduce a master’s in computer sciences soon.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will teach courses primarily in our new Master of Data Science program starting in Spring 2025 but should also be able to provide support for other master’s level courses in Computer Science at the campus.

We solicit applications from individuals whose research focuses directly on Data Science methodology which includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical inference, computational/applied mathematics, data visualization, etc. We also welcome those working in other domains who contribute to data analysis methodology for that domain.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related area, excellent communication skills, and a solid track record in academia or industry. Commitment to teaching at the graduate level and to research is required. Candidates with a record of research with external grants and/or industrial experience are preferred. Successful candidates will share our vision to develop the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences into a leader in applied research and a premier source of student talent in British Columbia.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

NYIT Vancouver's diversity ensures enhanced inclusivity, reflects our community, and includes Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, and persons with disabilities. NYIT strives to build a strong foundation for meaningful reconciliation and support a respectful diverse workforce.

Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Greater Vancouver Area.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary: CAD $112,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: CAD $120,000.00/Yr.