Associate Professor Tenure Research University of British Columbia

The Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver is seeking an outstanding investigator for a full-time tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor. The anticipated start date isJuly 1,2027. Salary is expected to be within the range of $200,000 - $250,000. 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 a strong, sustained record of research excellence, including significant scholarly contributions and demonstrated impact in their research area. The successful candidate will have an established, internationally recognized independent research program in an area that complements existing Department expertise and aligns with opportunities y will have demonstrated research leadership, success in supervising and mentoring Computer Science graduate students, productive collaborations with other researchers, and success in securing external research funding.

They will also have a strong record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and sustained contributions to departmental and broader academic activities. They will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to fostering 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.

The closing date for applications is December 7th 2026.

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 comprehensive benefits package. For details, see

The University of British Columbia's primary language of instruction and research is English. Accordingly, individuals are required to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

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