Professor (Machine Learning Operations - MLOps)

Seneca; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Toronto is looking for a Professor for the School of Software Design & Data Science. The role involves providing academic leadership, teaching graduate students, and ensuring effective learning. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in a related field and experience in Machine Learning. The position will require strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to equity in education, and the opportunity to engage with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant field.
• Research contributions or publications in Machine Learning.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in the classroom.
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives.
• Evaluate student progress and achievements.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional presentation skills

Organizational skills

Team approach for problem-solving

Strong relationships with industry contacts

Commitment to equity in education

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/Machine Learning

Job description

Professor, School of Software Design & Data Science

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of livedenciado experiences, perspectives and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success and employee potential. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities?

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of career‑ready and world‑ready individuals? If so, Seneca invites you to join our dynamic faculty in redefining the boundaries of teaching and learning. Joining Seneca you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing an education experience that goes beyond textbooks and classrooms ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic labour markets. As a professor at Seneca you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of experiential learning, working closely with industry partners to provide students with real‑world insights and opportunities, while also demonstrating teaching excellence, academic leadership, and expertise in curriculum development. Whether it's through entrepreneurship initiatives, applied research projects, or co‑op placements, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. So, if you're ready to embrace flexibility, innovation, and the limitless potential of education, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's redefine the future of education and empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change makers.

Here is What’s on Your Horizon

Faculty/School: School of Software Design & Data Science
Program/Courses: MAI201
Master of Artificial Intelligence Design and Development (MAI) For Machine Learning Operations Courses
Campus: Newnham

We welcome applications for part‑time teaching opportunities. Course assignments are based on scheduling and instructional needs. Contract faculty typically teach up to 6 hours per week. While some courses may be offered online or in a hybrid format, availability for on‑campus teaching is often preferred.

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Responsible for providing academic leadership in the classroom and ensuring an effective and compelling learning environment for students. You will…

• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques.
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction, which may include tutoring and academic counselling of students.
• Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources, work experience and field trips.
• Evaluate student progress/achievement and assume responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses.

What You Bring to Seneca

Education

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise through research contributions or publications in areas such as ML deployment, model lifecycle management sunday or related domains.
• Prior experience teaching graduate-level courses or delivering technical workshops in advanced topics.

Experience

• Experience in the subjects taught is a requirement.
• Demonstrated expertise through research contributions or publications in areas such as Machine Learning deployment, model lifecycle management or related domains.
• Prior experience teaching graduate-level courses or delivering technical workshops in advanced topics.
• Hands‑on experience deploying ML models in TRAIN production environments.
• Worked on projects involving scalability, reliability, and automation of ML workflows.
• Collaborated with cross‑functional teams (Data Engineering, DevOps).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are an asset.
• Commitment to equity in education.