Department of Computer Science - Thunder Bay Campus

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for three positions, one tenure-track position and two 3-year Limited Term Appointments in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence August 1, 2019 at the rank of Assistant Professor.

• Tenure Track (1 position): Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science with a strong research focus in the broad category with preferences in the following areas: Artificial intelligence, Nature language processing, Pattern recognition, Neural Networks, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, Social Computing and Social Media, Cyber security, Networks and network Security.

• Limited Term Appointment (2 positions): Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science with a strong teaching focus in the broad category with preferences in the following areas: Software Engineering, Databases, Algorithm Analysis, Cloud Computing, Clinical Decision Support, Health Informatics, Theory of computing and Computer Networks. Applications with exceptional teaching and research record in other areas will also be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to support our spectrum of undergraduate and graduate teaching needs along with initiating an externally funded research program and contributing to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc. Program.  Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Post-doctoral or industry experience will be considered as an asset.

Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with total 9 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff.  With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information about the Department and/or positions, please contact Dr. R. Wei, Chair, Department of Computer Science (807) 343-8227 or e-mail: rwei@lakeheadu.ca.  Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/computer-science

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by March 25th will receive the full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest (explicitly identifying the position: Tenure Track or LTA or Both), curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario

e-mail: ses@lakeheadu.ca

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to budgetary approval.