Assistant Professor, Cyber Security - Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Arts and Science

Competition Number: 26.10.263

Category: Full-Time Tenure-Track

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table.

Closing Date: A review of applications will begin November 15, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for at least one entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Cyber Security at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Computer Science offers a general computer science degree and specializations in databases and interactive visualization, systems and information security, and video gaming.

You will demonstrate excellence, or clear promise of excellence, in teaching both junior and senior undergraduate-level courses. In addition to teaching, you will participate in curriculum development, develop a research program involving undergraduate students, and build a broad research network. The ability to attract external funding is desirable.

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a relevant area of expertise and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. You will preferably be specialized in Cyber Security, but strong candidates in relevant areas will be considered.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Mohamad El-Hajj, Department Chair, at

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement

Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.