The School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time continuing Lecturer position. The School is seeking outstanding candidates with proven track records of developing and teaching courses in computing science and programming.
The School of Computing Science is among the top computer science departments in Canada and internationally, with excellent research and teaching programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. SFU is located in Metro Vancouver, which is rated one of the most livable areas in North America. The School of Computing Science offers programs at two campuses, in Burnaby and Surrey. SFU provides competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a collegial and vibrant work environment.
Lecturers are considered an integral part of the School, and they contribute to its academic mission of teaching and preparing computer science students for competitive industrial careers and advanced graduate studies. Lecturers fully participate in the administration of the School and have voting rights similar to those of tenure-track faculty on all School and University issues. Analogous to tenure-track faculty, Lecturers can be promoted to Senior Lecturer and University Lecturer (equivalent to Full Teaching Professor) ranks, and they can apply for partially/fully paid study leaves for career advancement and professional development.
The responsibilities of teaching faculty include the following:
- Develop and teach university courses. The School has open teaching needs in its Professional Master’s Program in Big Data, such as Computational Data Science, and Big Data Labs.
- Supervision of capstone projects
- Contribute actively to building a vibrant culture in the School, with service contributions to areas such as:
- Academic integrity and student conduct
- Student recruitment and community outreach
- Experiential learning and capstone project coordination
- Curriculum development
- Promoting an inclusive and diverse academic environment
- Student liaison
An ideal candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications:
- A post-graduate degree in computing science or a related discipline (PhD or Master’s).
- Academic and/or industrial experience of teaching and developing courses mentioned
- Excellent communication, leadership, and group management
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the Lecturer rank is $98,340 - $119,241 (subject to experience and inclusive of Market Differential).
To apply, please submit the following materials to our on-line application system at:
https://www.sfu.ca/fas/computing/about/job-opportunities.html
- Curriculum
- Teaching
- A statement describing how you would promote an inclusive learning environment to meet the needs of diverse groups of students.
- Names and contact information of three
The deadline for receiving complete applications is Monday, December 15, 2025. The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors. Any inquiries regarding. this posting may be directed to cs_faculty_affairs@sfu.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at edi@sfu.ca.
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
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