Associate Professor​/Professor - Artificial Intelligence

Date Posted: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 08/06/2026, 11:59PM ET Open Until Filled
Req : 47737
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Artificial Intelligence. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence. This endowed chair appointment would be for a five-year term and is renewable following a favourable review.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related area with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The University of Toronto is an international leader in Computer Science research and education. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program;

to contribute to the enrichment of both undergraduate and graduate programs in the department; and to participate in service and leadership within the academic community.

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements by referees of top international stature.

Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in the University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range of this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. For more information about the Department of Computer Science see our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have any questions about the position, please contact recruitonto.edu.

Application materials for the position must be submitted online through Academic Jobs Online   The required materials are the candidate's current curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement outlining current and future research interests, a teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations, statement of contributions to equity and diversity, and three to five (3–5) current reference letters (on letterhead, signed, dated and scanned) uploaded to Academic Jobs Online  directly by the writers.

Review of applications will begin on August 6, 2026 and applicants should endeavor to have all materials including reference letters submitted by then; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be…