Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 12/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 49831
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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for three (3) full-time tenure stream positions in the area of Computer Science. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek applicants whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or conferences, or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature.

Candidates must demonstrate evidence in excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels through teaching accomplishments, and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement (highlighting previous teaching experience including other teaching-related activities such as leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, or experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor), sample course syllabi and materials (either of courses delivered by the applicants or planned for the future), teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The University of Toronto is an international leader in Computer Science research and education. The successful candidates will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level; to establish an outstanding, competitive and externally funded independent 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.

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is competitive with our North American peers. The salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

ABOUT US

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://www.cs.toronto.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application materials for the position must be submitted online through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32399. The required materials are a current curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a teaching dossier that includes supporting materials mentioned above; and three to five (3–5) recent reference letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers by the closing date.

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 applicants 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.

All application materials, including recent signed reference letters, must be received by December 15, 2026.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact [email protected]

Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Please see the information above for the application instructions. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position.

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

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].