Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Software Engineering
- Employer
- Queen's University
- Location
- Canada
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 13, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology, Engineering
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Software Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada
June 2022
Queen's University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and
Haudenosaunee Territory.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Software
Engineering, Software Analytics, Software Security & Testing,
Formal Methods or Human Computer Interfaces. The preferred start
date is July 1, 2023.
Criteria:
The successful candidate must have completed a PhD in software
engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline completed
by the start date of the appointment.
The main criteria for selection are:
• Evidence of high-quality scholarly research expertise that
complements existing research areas in the department that is
demonstrated through peer reviewed publications and external
research funding;
• Strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to
academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s
programs
• Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an
interdisciplinary and student-centered environment;
• Professional engineering licensure in Canada, or the eligibility
to obtain licensure, is a requirement. Note that all forms of
engineering licensure in Canada are considered acceptable (e.g.
P.Eng., temporary engineering license, provisional engineering
license, etc.).
• Postdoctoral and/or industrial experience will be considered an
asset;
The successful candidate will be expected to make substantive
contributions through service to the Department, the Faculty, the
University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Queen’s University Policy Regarding Mandatory Vaccination
Requirements for In-person University Activities requires ALL
Community Members, including employees, to be Fully Vaccinated
against COVID-19 prior to participating in any In-person University
Activities. This is a condition of employment for all employees who
are required to attend University Property to perform their
employment responsibilities. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated
due to substantiated grounds (medical and other protected grounds
under the Ontario Human Rights Code) may ask the University to
validate the exemption and
request an accommodation in these rare circumstances. If approved,
they will be subject to additional health and safety
measures.
Your Career with Queen’s Engineering
Queen’s University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive
universities with a global reputation and is a recognized leader in
Canadian higher education. The Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering has 35 full-time and 7 cross-appointed
faculty, 966 undergraduate students, and 180 masters and doctoral
students. The Department is home to the Queen’s Centre for Energy
and Power Electronics Research (ePOWER) and has connections to a
number of multi-disciplinary Centres such as the Ingenuity Labs
Research Institute, Human Mobility Research Centre, CMC
Microsystems, Nanofabrication Kingston, Green Centre Canada,
Innovation Park, and the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation
Connector.
Among our top priorities in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied
Science is providing opportunities for early career academics to
develop exceptional research and teaching contributions while
fostering an inclusive environment where all faculty can thrive.
Support for faculty to develop strong research programs includes
Special Research Grant opportunities, grant writing workshops and
review services, and one-to-one mentorship from experienced
colleagues. To promote on-going teaching success, there is support
for course development and delivery provided by the Queen’s Centre
for Teaching and Learning, the Engineering Teaching and Learning
Team, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Queen’s Engineering is
also committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity in
Engineering, supported by the recent establishment of a Chair for
Women in Engineering, the new Engineering Strategic Plan, and
Engineering for Everyone.
The University is situated on the traditional territories of the
Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores
of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality
of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative
opportunities. Queen’s historic campus is located in the heart of
the vibrant Kingston community in the Thousand Islands region of
South Eastern Ontario. Queen’s is positioned centrally with respect
to three major metropolitan areas: Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits
package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental
care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to
the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also
participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for
qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s
values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government
parental leave benefits for eligible employees on
maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial
reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with
dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the
Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee
benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.
Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the
Faculty Recruitment and Support website. Visit Inclusive Queen’s
for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and
initiatives.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.
Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and
inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black,
racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people,
women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given
priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather
statistical information about how many
applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens/permanent
residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of
origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one
of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen/permanent
resident of Canada” OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen/permanent
resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this
information will be deemed incomplete.
In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may
legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will
be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s
research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any
relevant information about their experience and/or career
interruptions.
A complete application consists of:
• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding
Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status specified in the
previous paragraph);
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a statement of research interests;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including
teaching outlines and evaluations if available);
• a statement identifying their strengths and experiences with
respect to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in scholarly
activities;
• three sample publications; and,
• the names and contact information of three referees.
Applicants are requested to send their application package
electronically as a single PDF file to the Appointments Committee
c/o Shelly Stilson, at ece-search@queensu.ca with the following
subject line: Application for Software Engineering Faculty
Position. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2022;
however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the
position is filled.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to
applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes
into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require
accommodation during the interview process, please contact Ms.
Shelly Stilson in the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at ece-search@queensu.ca.
Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective
Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty
Association (QUFA), which is posted at Collective Agreements /
LoU's / MoA's | Faculty Relations Office (queensu.ca) and at
http://www.qufa.ca.
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