CPSC , Principles of Op Systems, S26, Sessional Instructor

Sessional Instructor: CPSC 457 – Principles of Operating Systems

The Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a CPSC 457 Sessional Instructor for the Spring 2026 Term
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The successful candidate will have responsibilities for instruction and associated duties for this 3‑unit course during the Spring 2026 Term (in‑person), including the supervision and direction of teaching assistants that will teach the tutorial sections.

Course
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Principles of Operating Systems – an introduction to operating systems principles, performance measurement, concurrent programs, and the management of information, memory and processor resources.

Spring 2026 Term Dates: Friday, May 1 2026 – Sunday, June 28 2026
Teaching

Schedule:

Mon/Wed 4:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Delivery Mode: All course components will be delivered in person.

Applicants should have a minimum of an MSc in Computer Science or a closely related discipline – a PhD is preferred. Preference will be given to graduate students and postdocs in our program looking to obtain teaching experience, followed by applicants with a postgraduate degree.

Please apply online via the “Apply Now” link. A complete application should be submitted in a single PDF and include the following:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Concise statement of teaching philosophy
• Teaching dossier describing past teaching experience, evidence of application of teaching philosophy, and reflective practices.
• Three letters of reference (can be submitted with the PDF application or sent separately by the Final date to receive applications to ).

NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV. Multiple positions may be filled by this posting.

Final date to receive applications: February 24, 2026.

The University of Calgary is an equitable and inclusive employer and invites all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Accommodation is offered at any stage of the recruitment process.