Assistant Teaching Professor – Computer Science

Assistant Teaching Professor Computer Science

Tracking Code : req957

Faculty / Department : Faculty of Science

Appointment Type : Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time Continuing

Number of Positions : 1

Salary Grade : Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date : December 5, 2023

Application Review Date : July 31, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness.

Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence.

Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.

We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Faculty of Science atUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech) invitesapplications from qualified individuals for a teaching focused position inComputer Science at the Assistant Teaching Professor level.

Applicants who demonstrate teachingexcellence and a commitment to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)are encouraged to apply.

This position is subject to budgetary approval andcommences on July 1, 2024.

Applicants must hold a degree in Computer Science or related field; a will be considered an asset. In keeping with our technology-enhancedlearning environment, Ontario Tech seeks faculty members who will explore anddevelop effective pedagogical applications of technology in Computer Scienceeducation.

The successful applicant willbe expected to strive for teaching excellence, which can include somepedagogical research. The ComputerScience program at Ontario Tech aims to provide students with experiential,active and knowledge-based learning experiences.

Teaching responsibilities will include the deliveryof undergraduate, lecture-based courses; they may also include the developmentand oversight of hands-on labs.

In addition, the successful candidate willcontribute to the growth and development of Faculty of Science programs byparticipating in committees, helping to develop and / or support EDI initiatives,and engage in other activities in support of the Faculty and Ontario Tech.

The candidate is expected to have skills inthe integration of technology into teaching to model those skills in their ownteaching in the university’s web-centric and mobile learning environment.

Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to follow a 70% Teaching, 20% Service,and 10% Other Commitments workload each year.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty Association.

The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Review of applications will begin on July 31, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single pdf file) a covering letter;

a curriculum vitae including; a statement of teaching interests / experience; evidence of high quality teaching; and the names of three references through the Ontario Tech website.

Ontario TechUniversity is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion,indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from allqualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from FirstNations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racializedpersons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate.

The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties.

We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location : Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date : 7 / 1 / 2024