The Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for up to two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in all areas of Computer Science. However, appointment may be considered at a higher rank for a candidate with exceptional qualifications. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. Salary will be within the range of $170,000 - $250,000. The Department is particularly interested in applicants in the following priority areas: visualization, robotics, reinforcement learning, data management, 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 at UBC. The 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 3100 undergrads, 270 grads, and 73 faculty including 20 new hires in the past five years. https://www.cs.ubc.ca/
How to Apply
o Cover letter.
o Curriculum vitae including a list of publications.
o Research statement.
o Teaching statement describing your teaching interests and record of your teaching experience.
o The names of three referees who have been asked to upload their reference letters to your application.
o Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
- The closing date for applications is Wednesday December 10, 2025. At the discretion of the committee the deadline may be extended if the number of applications received by that date is deemed insufficient. All applications which are complete by the final deadline, including the receipt of at least three reference letters, are guaranteed full consideration.
Questions about the search can be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Tamara Munzner, at the address research-recruiting-open-chair@cs.ubc.ca
Additional Information
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, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.
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The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting Jessica McKay at recruit-admin@cs.ubc.ca.
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