Assistant Professor - Computer Science (3-year Limited Term - Machine Learning)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Physics and Computer Science

Campus: Brantford

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 9233

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS

The Department of Computer Science and Physics at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a three-year limited term faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Machine Learning beginning September 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is Brantford, however teaching responsibilities may include instruction of students at the Milton and Waterloo campus via in-person or virtual modes of delivery.

Qualifications for this position include:

1. A PhD in Computer Science or a closely related area.
2. Research and teaching expertise in the areas of Machine Learning.
3. Outstanding research record or potential to develop an independent and exceptional research program.
4. Excellent teaching record or evidence of potential teaching excellence.
5. Record or evidence of potential of university service.

The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier or copies of recent publications, a 1 – 2 pages statement of current and prospective research interests, and contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees.

Applications are to be addressed to:

Dr. Chinh T. Hoang, Chair, Department of Computer Science and Physics

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

N2L 3C5

Electronic submission of applications will be received until Sunday May 18, 2025, | 11:59pm via the link available through this Human Resources posting.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Ruth MacNeil, Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science (rmacneil@wlu.ca).

The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.