Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science – Fighting Inequities

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science – Fighting inequities

The School of Computer Science of McGill University, Montreal, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment (all ranks). This position forms part of a larger strategic hiring initiative, both within the Faculty of Science and McGill University at large, which seeks to increase the representation of Black faculty and to support their success, in line with the University’s commitments set out in its Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism . Among candidates deemed to equivalently meet the requirements of this position, preference will be given to Black candidates.

Examples of areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Data Science and Data Mining
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Fairness and Responsible AI
• Human-Computer Interaction 
• Software Engineering
• Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistics
• Education
• Health informatics / bioinformatics
• Other areas of computer science that can address inequities

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in computer science approaches in relation to racial, ethnic, cultural, or other types of social inequities. Examples include:

• Data science techniques applicable to the detection, monitoring, or study of the presence or consequences of discrimination.
• (Un)fairness and (in)justice in the design and implementation of artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems, with potential applications toward reducing inequities. 
• Development of accountable, transparent, and ethical computer systems from critical human-computer interaction and software engineering perspectives.

Candidates should have a doctoral degree at the date of appointment and must have demonstrated the capacity for independent research of excellent quality. They must have a strong publication record in a field of computer science. A demonstrated relevance of the candidate's work to addressing anti-Black racism or systemic inequities in relation to computer systems will be regarded as an important asset. Background in critical race theory is desirable but not required.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality research and secure competitive external funding, teach, supervise, and mentor a diverse and talented body of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research trainees, and provide academic service to the University, the profession and society at large.

This recruitment is consistent with McGill’s efforts to carry out range of academic searches and appointments across disciplines and Faculties, including the Faculty of Science, focused on increasing the representation of Black excellence at McGill. Over the last two years, McGill appointed 28 Black tenure-track or tenured faculty at various ranks . Our University is committed to continuing to work to achieve equitable representation and to providing robust support for all incoming colleagues, including through strong networking, mentorship, and research-focused opportunities.

Salary will be negotiable, according to qualifications and experience. Outstanding candidates with specialization related to machine learning may be nominated to become affiliated to Mila (Quebec AI Institute) and/or recommended to receive a Canada CIFAR AI Chair, subject to availability. 

The expected start date is August 1, 2023.

A complete application package should be uploaded in 1 pdf document and must include:

• A cover letter
• A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
• A research statement
• A teaching statement
• The names and email addresses of three references

For further details of the application process and to submit your application, please go to https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers. For external applicants, a guide on the application process is available.

For more information, email: [email protected].

The review of applications will begin January 15th, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received later may also be considered. Depending on feasibility, interviews may either be conducted in person or remotely.

Montreal is home to a very active AI and IT community, including university-led institutes such as MILA, industry-led AI research groups (Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Samsung, Borealis, Thales, and several more), as well as a thriving start-up community. Montreal is a historic and cosmopolitan city, home to four universities, and considered one of the top 3 cities for students in North America.

McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada and has been ranked in the top universities worldwide. The School of Computer Science offers a collegial environment with opportunities for interaction with world-class researchers in machine learning, robotics, social data science, bioinformatics, natural language processing, theory of algorithms and complexity, big data systems, communications, and more.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.