Information Technology - Assistant or Associate Professor

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In alignment with Algoma University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion,  the University’s EDI mandate, provisions provided for by the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and to address Algoma University’s current under-representation of equity-deserving groups among Algoma University faculty, this opportunity is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as part of an equity deserving group (Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons). This is an important step in our efforts to close persistent equity gaps.

Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) is a rapidly growing and innovative institution that embraces research, scholarship, and teaching to pursue its Special Mission. The Special Mission is founded upon cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and other communities within a spirit of healing and reconciliation. Algoma University’s four faculties — Business and Economics, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science — provide students with rich experiential learning opportunities across all of its campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. With a newly approved Strategic Research and Creative Works plan, Algoma will enhance its research capacity through community engaged partnerships and ongoing development of graduate programming.  We welcome those interested in this exciting time of growth!

Job Title: Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor in Information Technology (IT)
Position Status: Tenure-Track; OPSEU Local 685
Department: Department of Information Technology and Professional Studies
Location: Brampton, Ontario

Qualifications & Application Process

Qualifications

• preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree in Computer Science specializing in Information Technology and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
• expertise in teaching in IT or related areas
• knowledge of programming, IT systems, databases, networks, and cybersecurity.
• experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable.

Application Packages should contain the following:

• a letter of application
• a current CV
• a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
• a research plan (up to two single-spaced pages)
• sample publications
• Indigenization, Equity [email protected], Diversity and Inclusion (I-EDI) Statement
• Contact information of three referees will be requested of short-listed candidates

Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.

Candidates shall address their application to: Dr. Simon Xu, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology. All applications must be submitted electronically to KBRS here: https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17380718737250000008WTQ. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST on March 14, 2025 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to Katherine Frank ([email protected]) or Chris Gibson ([email protected]).

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and candidates with an open work permit to work in Canada

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.