Assistant Professor Research Search Computer Science

Assistant Professor Research Search (up to 2 positions) - Computer Science

Faculty Bargaining

Academic

Faculty | Tenure and Tenure Stream | Department of Computer Science | Faculty of Science (Joanna McGrenere)

Job End Date

Ongoing

December 5, 2026

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Salary is expected to be within the range of $180,000 - $230,000.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications forup to two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date isJuly 1,2027
.Salary is expected to be within the range of $180,000 - $230,000. The Department is interested in applicants in the areas of systems (e.g., operating systems, computer architecture, networking, embedded systems, distributed systems, and systems security), data management (e.g., databases, data systems, and DB-AI integration), and data mining.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field and must demonstrate evidence of research success and a high potential to be leaders in their research field. The successful candidate should have a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience and will be expected to develop an independent research program in an area that complements existing Department expertise and aligns with opportunities  successful candidate will be expected to effectively supervise Computer Science graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members, obtain external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate Computer Science courses, and actively participate in departmental activities.

They will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.

UBC is ranked as a top CS program in Canada and in the top 30 Computer Science departments worldwide, with 3,000 undergrads, over 280 grads, and 71 faculty including 22 new hires in the past six years.

Questions about the search can be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Ivan Beschastnikh, at the address research-rec

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person.

UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is eligible for a…