Computer Science – Instructor I, University of Manitoba

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for one full-time position at the rank of Instructor I, commencing July 1 2024, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development. Outstanding candidates with experience in any area of Computer Science will be considered, with particular emphasis on candidates who will complement or extend the department’s strengths. The successful candidiate will hold a Master’s degree in computer science or a related field at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, a Ph.D., or other distinguishing attributes.

Duties will include undergraduate teaching, including live lecture, on-line and distance delivery formats, pedagogical/course development and assessment, and service-related activities. The successful candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching contributions and course development and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

The Department currently has 22 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and nine instructors. We offer a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, including joint CS honours programs with Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Statistics. Further information about the Department is available at www.sci.umanitoba.ca/cs

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The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications should be sent to search@cs.umanitoba.ca  (PDF files preferred) and should include: a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy and pedagogy development interest, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) and contact information for three references. Please specify position number 34152 in the application.

For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at search@cs.umanitoba.ca

The closing date for receipt of applications is December 1, 2023.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.