Assistant Professor – Information Technology

About the role

Concordia University of Edmonton’s Faculty of Science seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Professor in Information Technology. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department that values research, teaching excellence, and community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in IT and Computer Science, covering a broad range of topics.
• Develop and update curricula to reflect emerging technologies and industry needs.
• Maintain an active research agenda, publish in reputable venues, and secure external funding.
• Supervise undergraduate projects, graduate theses, and mentor students.
• Participate in departmental service, committees, and academic administration.

Required profile

• PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field (completed by start date).
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple IT domains and a strong record of scholarly output or a clear research plan.
• Evidence of effective teaching or high potential for delivering quality instruction.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within an academic environment.
• Willingness to undertake administrative duties.

Required skills

• Database systems
• Software development
• Artificial intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Networking
• Cybersecurity

What we offer

• A supportive campus community with small class sizes.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
• Access to modern computing facilities and research resources.