Assistant Professor – Data Science

Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT); Kelowna; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Science to start on July 1, 2026. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Salary ranges from $105,000 to $115,000 annually, with an application deadline of December 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed by the start of the appointment.
• Excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
• Evidence of capacity for strong external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in data science.
• Establish a strong research program.
• Mentor students and engage with community.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Data science

Equity and inclusion

Collaboration

Computer science

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or related

Job description

Assistant Professor – Data Science

Closing Date: 11/30/25

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Job Description

University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics (CMPS)

Assistant Professor of Data Science

The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics (CMPS), Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in the area of Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is expected to start on July 1, 2026, or soon thereafter.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. They must also show evidence of, or capacity for, excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and learning; interest in graduate teaching and supervision; dedication to student mentoring; and ability to establish a strong externally funded research program.

We seek a candidate with expertise in or related to any of the following areas (listed alphabetically): applied optimization, Bayesian inference, big data analysis (especially as applied within astronomy or medical physics), computational statistics, data visualization, deep learning or statistical learning, nonparametric modelling, sampling and data collection, spatial and temporal data analysis, statistical finance, or unsupervised/semi-supervised machine learning. The candidate will be expected to teach and develop new courses in data science or related programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates who are inspiring teachers are especially valued, given our commitment to excellent teaching.

Our department is looking for an individual who will make an impact through establishing a research program of international quality, providing exceptional training of data science students, and engaging with local and national companies and organizations. The department currently has partnerships with BC Cancer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory and the Square Kilometre Array.

The candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and a commitment to creating a welcoming community where those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized are treated equitably, feel respected, and belong.

The ideal candidate will also have a strong commitment to Indigenous engagement. As part of the University’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, UBC Okanagan has committed to supporting and implementing five key commitments.

UBC is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and is a renowned global centre for teaching, learning and research.

With 10,000 undergraduates and over 1,000 graduate students, UBC’s Okanagan campus is a diverse and vibrant part of the Okanagan community. Kelowna is connected by direct flights to major Canadian and some USA cities and the region is considered one of the most desirable places to live in Canada.

The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science has a vibrant interdisciplinary and collaborative culture of teaching and research. The Faculty has Departments spanning the disciplines of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package as a single PDF file at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Okanagan-Campus—Kelowna-BC-Canada/Assistant-Professor—Data-Science_JR22381 and include:

• Cover letter outlining your interests, qualifications, and commitments (up to 2 pages);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Research statement describing approaches, accomplishments, aspirations, and potential collaborations within the Department, the Faculty of Science, and with external partners and industry (up to 3 pages);
• Teaching statement including supervision philosophy and evidence of teaching ability (up to 3 pages);
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement (up to 2 pages) describing and documenting contributions to EDI and indigeneity through teaching, research, training, and service to the community and future plans for EDI;
• Names and contact details of three references.

The salary range for the position is $105,000 – $115,000 per year.

The position is subject to budgetary approval.

UBC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, non-discriminatory and accessible work environment for all members of its workforce.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025.

Please direct inquiries to the Department Head, Ramon Lawrence, at [e-mail].

The UBC Okanagan campus sits on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.