Description
The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science, School of Engineering
Assistant Professor and/or Associate Professor in Computer Engineering
The School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus invites applications to fill two (2) full-time tenure-stream positions within its Computer Engineering Program. Applicants will be considered for the ranks of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and/or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured), with research and teaching expertise including (but not limited to) areas of autonomous systems and robotics, computer architecture and embedded systems, quantum computing, virtualization and cloud computing, and related fields. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or a date to be mutually agreed upon.
Decisions for hiring will be based upon applicants' potential and/or evidence towards excellence in research and teaching, to the benefit of Canada and the global community, as well as their fit to the School's Computer Engineering Program. We look to shape leaders for the future of this program and its profession.
Position
The stated positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the development, growth, and leadership of the Computer Engineering Program in the School of Engineering. The program integrates foundational and applied courses in engineering, with hands-on learning and immersive experiences for students. To learn more about this program visit the following link: https://okanagan.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-schools-and-colleges/school-engineering/bachelor-applied-science-program/computer-engineering.
Values
Our work is shaped by our values: professionalism and integrity; scholarship and teaching excellence; commitment to students; partnerships and collegiality; initiative, innovation, and willingness to change; and community, the environment, and sustainability. We believe that equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation support these values, and so we foster them in our students, staff, and faculty. As such, applicants for our positions must have a strong commitment to these values. To learn more about these values visit https://apsc.ubc.ca/EDI and https://ok.ubc.ca/about/indigenous-engagement/.
Eligibility and duties
Applicants must hold a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in a field related to Computer Engineering and either be registered, or be eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (https://www.egbc.ca) within three years of appointment. Successful applicants will be expected to show a strong record of research productivity (commensurate with their experience); demonstrate the ability to fund and operate a successful research program; and ultimately develop an innovative and internationally recognized research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise master's (M.A.Sc.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) students, and provide service to the School, University, and community.
Appointment eligibility at each rank is defined as follows:
- Assistant Professor: The successful applicant will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching and scholarly activity. The teaching must show potential for excellence in both instructing and supervising undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarly activity must show potential towards securing competitive (external) research funding; potential for carrying out high-impact (national and international) research; and potential for disseminating such research via peer-reviewed publications and/or alternative forms of knowledge dissemination. The successful applicant must also show a willingness to participate in the affairs of the School and University. Applicants who will have successfully defended their doctoral (Ph.D.) dissertation by the position start date will be considered. The annual salary range is $115,000 - $140,000.
- Associate Professor: The successful applicant will have demonstrated success in teaching, a growing body of productive scholarly activity, and willingness to participate in the affairs of the School and University. The teaching must reflect a high level of excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as effective supervision and mentorship of graduate students. The scholarly activity must show evidence towards securing competitive (external) research funding; carrying out high-impact (national and international) research; and disseminating such research via peer-reviewed publications and/or alternative forms of knowledge dissemination. For tenure consideration, the successful candidate must also have maintained a high standard of performance in meeting the above criteria and show promise of continuing to do so. The annual salary range is $160,000 - $200,000.
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence, and the University of British Columbia seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged and offers students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the British Columbia Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian Citizen. Therefore, all applications must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; or
I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Location
The University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus is situated in Kelowna, British Columbia, on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan people, who continue their stewardship to this day. Kelowna is surrounded by vineyards, lakes, forests, and mountains, making it a four-season playground for a variety of activities.
Application submission
Interested applicants must submit the following documents as a single PDF file:
Cover letter: Include your motivation for applying to the position and highlight skills and experience relevant to the position.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Research statement: Give a three-page (maximum) statement describing your research expertise, experience, and plans as a new faculty member. As appropriate, identify potential and current collaborators at the University and elsewhere, as well as potential sources of funding.
Teaching statement: Give a three-page (maximum) statement describing your teaching philosophy, with examples that have informed it. Include a description of your teaching interests and experience.
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity statement: Give a one-page (maximum) statement about your lived experience (if comfortable), your past experience and future plans for work with a diverse student body, and your contributions to a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity.
These documents must be submitted online: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Computer-Engineering_JR22840
Emailed applications will not be considered.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of its workforce. In such an environment, differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all applicants—including persons with disabilities. As such, accessibility or accommodations are available upon request for all applicants. To confidentially request such accommodations, contact recruitment.apsc@ubc.ca.
Review of applications
The review of applications will begin on December 17, 2025. All complete applications received by this date will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
