Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a 3-year term to commence July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to serve as Course Director for Computer Engineering and/or Software Engineering courses offered by the Department. This position focuses on undergraduate teaching. Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through the teaching statement, teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations, including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning, teaching evaluations, and letters of reference.

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science http://lassonde.yorku.ca/eecs at York University is one of the foremost academic and research departments in Canada with more than 80 faculty members and offers a range of undergraduate programs and research-intensive graduate degrees. Established in 2012, the Lassonde School of Engineering http://lassonde.yorku.ca/, York University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs to educate multidisciplinary problem solvers, critical thinkers, and entrepreneurs who understand creativity, communications, social responsibility, and cultural diversity.

Candidate Qualifications:
Degree: A PhD in Computer or Software Engineering or a closely related field is required, either in hand or near completion by the appointment’s start. In exceptional cases, a master’s degree with a substantial record of relevant industrial or teaching experience may be considered as a PhD Equivalent. Undergraduate degrees in Computer or Software Engineering or closely related majors with a relevant concentration or specialization will be considered an additional asset.

Teaching:
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g., teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, official student and peer evaluations).

Additional: Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Professional Engineering (or Limited) license in Canada shortly after their appointment.

Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/ or by contacting Christal Chapman, EDI Program Manager (chapman7@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact eecsjoin@yorku.ca.

Application Process:
• Due date: Complete applications received by November 15, 2024, will receive full consideration.
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) a cover letter; 3) a statement outlining their teaching philosophy and contributions to teaching (and curriculum development, if applicable). Candidates selected for further consideration will be asked to provide contact details for three referees.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to eecsjoin@yorku.ca.
• Submit materials: online at http://apply.interfolio.com/154290

Learn More About York:
• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan https://www.yorku.ca/research/strategic-research-plan-2023-2028/ showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
• York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy https://www.yorku.ca/dedi-strategy/ the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion https://www.yorku.ca/abr/ and the Indigenous Framework for York University https://indigenous.yorku.ca/framework/.
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