Assistant Professor, Computing

Association for Computing Machinery (MY); Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Alberta is seeking an Assistant Professor in Computing. This role involves teaching undergraduate computing courses, developing an active research agenda, and fostering an inclusive educational environment. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a computing-related field and demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in academia. Applications are encouraged from those with research expertise in web development, security, and software engineering. Position starts on July 1, 2026, with a closing date for applications on January 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining an active research program.
• Ability to involve undergraduate students in research.
• Awareness of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility issues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching computing courses in support of the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems.
• Develop and maintain an active research program.
• Attract external funding for research.

Skills

Effective teaching

Research program development

Web development

Privacy and security

Software engineering

Societal implications of IT

Education

PhD in a computing-related discipline

Master's degree in computing-related discipline

Job description

About the Faculty of Science and Technology

The Department of Mathematics and Computing, Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position which will commence July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

Mount Royal’s Faculty of Science and Technology offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Environmental Science, Geology, and General Science which allow students to prepare for a variety of exciting careers in science and technology by not only teaching them the basics of science but also how to be flexible and innovative problem‑solvers.

Faculty members in the Faculty of Science and Technology also support the delivery of the liberal education component of all Mount Royal University undergraduate degree programs by teaching courses in General Education (GNED), Cluster-One: Numeracy and Scientific Literacy. In foundation level GNED courses students explore pre-disciplinary themes and subjects and are exposed to a range of academic disciplines while developing key undergraduate intellectual capacities.

The Department of Mathematics and Computing offers a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS), a Bachelor of Science Computer Science (BSc CS), a Bachelor of Science Data Science (BSc DS), as well as minors in Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, and Mathematics for Elementary Education.

About the Role

The Department of Mathematics and Computing, Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position which will commence July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and the ability to develop/maintain an active research program. The primary focus will be on teaching computing courses in support of the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems. Preferred candidates will contribute to one or more of the following areas:

• Web development (e.g. COMP 3512, COMP 4513)
• Privacy and security (e.g. COMP 3654, COMP 4535)
• Information Systems Organization and project management (e.g. COMP 4543, COMP 4545)
• Software engineering and software testing (e.g. COMP 3504, COMP 3505)
• Societal implications of information technology (e.g. COMP 3309)

The successful candidate will develop/maintain an active research program. The ability to involve undergraduate students in research and the ability to attract external funding are considered assets. Candidates with research expertise in any area of computing are invited to apply. Candidates whose research area aligns with the teaching expectations (as noted above) are particularly encouraged to apply.

In addition to demonstrating the potential for effective teaching and productive scholarship, the successful candidate will also approach their work in a way that demonstrates an awareness of issues related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and that supports an inclusive environment.

Preferred candidates will hold a PhD in a computing‑related discipline. Candidates with a PhD in another discipline with experience deemed to be relevant, or those with the combination of a Master’s degree (normally in a computing‑related discipline) and significant experience may also be considered, provided they can demonstrate the potential for a suitable research program.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS). There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.

For further information, contact Dr. Brady Killough, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computing at [e-mail].

Closing Date

January 31, 2026

A complete dossier should be submitted online, including

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and which of the above-noted courses you would like to teach
• research statement that includes a brief outline of your research/scholarship interests and plans for future work at a student‑focused undergraduate university (i.e. Mount Royal University)
• the names and contact information for three referees

Please provide all documents in a single PDF document titled LastName,Initial-ReqNo.pdf (e.g. Killough,B-999999.pdf).