Assistant Professor, Computer Science (Applied Cybersecurity and Privacy)

The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Research) in Computer Science position with a focus on applied cybersecurity and privacy. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

Description of Position

The candidate must have strong interests in supporting the Department of Computer Science’s research initiatives and training programs. The candidate is expected to contribute to the University of Calgary’s Ahead of Tomorrow strategic plan to promote transdisciplinary scholarship and innovation and empower our students and communities to tackle society’s big problems.

The successful candidate must possess the interest and ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in computer science and especially topics related to applied cybersecurity and privacy, in order to support teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs. We offer both in-person and virtual sections of many of our undergraduate courses. Teaching assignments of faculty members is a collaborative process where we aim to balance the needs of individual faculty members and the needs of students.

Service to the Department, Faculty, University, and community is also expected.

The candidate must possess a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline at the time of appointment with commensurate experience for the rank for which they are applying. Preference will be given to candidates who are involved in (based on specific expertise): addressing challenges faced by our critical infrastructure across the ten areas of key importance to Canada (i.e. energy, financial, health, etc.); undertaking novel ways to create privacy-enhancing technologies that limit or reduce unwanted tracking or marketing; applying novel secure software development processes to real-world systems; or deploying cybersafe systems in environments where autonomy is the primary modus-operandi such as in operational technology and its interface to information technologies. The successful applicant can be drawn from a number of different areas of expertise but their research focus will be on how to apply their findings directly into the larger cyber ecosystem. Particular areas of expertise include:

Systems security
Software security
Digital forensics
Network security
Penetration testing / ethical hacking

Candidates who are near completion of their program will also be considered.

The successful candidate will be able to show the following:

an early-career research and publication record,
commitment to graduate supervision,
ability to effectively work within a team,
commitment to inclusive teaching and learning using contemporary approaches,
how they can contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and Calgary community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To address this point, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Description of Work Environment

Successful applicants will become faculty members in the Department of Computer Science. The Department offers a variety of programs:

BSc in Computer Science
BSc in Data Science
MSc and PhD in Computer Science
MSc and PhD in Computational Media Design
Professional certificates and Master’s in Data Science and Analytics
Professional certificates and Master’s in Information Security and Privacy.

We are also developing an on-line pathway for our BSc in Computer Science. Successful applicants will primarily contribute to the cybersecurity and privacy components of the Department’s programs but will also have the opportunity to contribute to other components and other programs offered by the Department and Faculty.

The Department of Computer Science is in the Faculty of Science. The Department and Faculty are committed to supporting interdisciplinary research and teaching and we offer and support opportunities to improve your research and your teaching practice by working with people in other disciplines. The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning also offers professional development and additional resources for those who are developing new ways to teach.

The Department of Computer Science is continuously improving our environment and culture to foster an inclusive environment where all department members can participate and collaborate to their full potential.

The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/academic_benefits_pension.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/14682175-assistant-professor-computer-science-applied-cybersecurity-and-privacy

A complete application must include, as a single PDF document:

Cover letter (1-2 pages)
Current curriculum vitae
Research Plan (1-3 pages)
Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier (1-2 pages)
Statement on equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) identifying the applicant’s contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of EDIA (up to 1 page)
Names and contact information of three references

Questions may be addressed to:

Michael Jacobson (cpsc.depthead@ucalgary.ca)
Co-head of Department of Computer Science

We’ll start reviewing application on August 30, 2024, and only applications received by this date will be guaranteed full consideration. We’ll continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Diversity and Indigenous Engagement

The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations) as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The University recognizes that the City of Calgary is also home to Region III of the Métis Nation of Alberta. By virtue of the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877, the University recognizes that we are all treaty people. The City of Calgary is home to diverse communities. Together, we share this land, strive to live together, learn together, walk together, and grow together in a good way.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Acknowledgement of Non-Traditional Career Paths

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. 

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