Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions 2017-2018
- Location
- Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada
- Salary
- $110,000 - $200,000
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- Closes
Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions 2017-2018
David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Applications are invited for several tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science.
(a) Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions. Excellent tenure-track faculty members are sought who will enhance the School's strength in Computer Science.
Priority areas include:
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computational Optimization for Data Science and Finance
- Computer Security
- Software Engineering
As well, there are one or more positions that are open to all areas of Computer Science. Tenured appointments at the Associate and Full Professor level are possible as circumstances warrant. One senior Assistant or Associate Professor appointment may be accompanied with the endorsement of the Cheriton School of Computer Science to apply for a Tier II Canada Research Chair, which the School has available. The CRC Tier II position includes substantial research support and teaching reduction. All successful applicants are expected to engage actively in graduate student supervision and teaching, to contribute to the overall development of the School, and to be, or to have demonstrated the potential to be, leaders in their research field. A Ph.D. in Computer Science, or equivalent, is required. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience; the salary range is $110,000 to $170,000 and negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Appointments are expected to commence during the 2018 calendar year.
(b) David R. Cheriton Chair in Software Systems. The Cheriton Chairs were created to support world-leading research in traditional and emerging areas of Computer Science and interdisciplinary fields. An outstanding researcher is sought for one endowed Cheriton Chair at the rank of Full or Associate Professor, with tenure. The chair includes substantial research support and teaching reduction. The successful applicant is expected to lead an innovative and high-impact research programme, to engage actively in graduate student supervision, and to contribute to the overall development and reputation of the School. Candidates are expected to have an outstanding research record in software systems (very broadly defined). A Ph.D. in Computer Science, or equivalent, is required and rank and salary will be commensurate with experience; the salary range is $150,000 to $200,000 and negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science is the largest computer science school in Canada, with 89 faculty members. It enjoys an excellent reputation in pure and applied research and houses a diverse research program of international stature. Because of its recognized capabilities, the School attracts exceptionally well-qualified students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, the University has an enlightened intellectual property policy that vests all rights in the inventor. Please see our web site for more information: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca.
To submit an application, please register at the submission site: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/faculty-recruiting. Once registered, instructions will be provided regarding how to submit your full application. Applications will be considered when they are complete and as long as positions are available. However, full consideration for the regular tenure-track positions (a) is assured only for applications received by November 30, 2017, and we will consider applications as they arrive.
The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
“Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/watport/why-waterloo.”