Lecturer – Master of Data Science (MDS) Program

About the role

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Lecturer position in the Master of Data Science (MDS) program. The role is based in the Department of Computer Science and involves teaching and curriculum development for both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Key responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses, from introductory to advanced topics, in computer science and data science.
• Develop curriculum, course materials, and assessments for the MDS program.
• Participate in service duties for the MDS program and departmental committees.
• Collaborate with faculty from the Computer Science and Statistics departments.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Expertise in mathematics for machine learning, applied machine learning, data science, and time series analysis.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to evidence‑based teaching and enhancing student learning.

Required skills

• Mathematics for machine learning
• Applied machine learning
• Data science
• Time series analysis

What we offer

• Full‑time, non‑tenure‑track appointment with a one‑year probationary period, renewable based on performance and funding.
• Competitive salary range $90,000–$110,000 CAD per year.
• Opportunity to teach in a leading interdisciplinary Master of Data Science program.
• Access to UBC’s research facilities and collaborative academic community.