Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science: Secure Software and Computer Systems

McGill University; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science in Montreal, Canada. The appointment starts Aug 1, 2027. The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service to the university and broader community.

Applicants should have a PhD or near completion in security or privacy related to computing. Location is Montreal, Canada.

Qualifications

• PhD (or close to finishing) with expertise in security or privacy aspects of computer and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and secure competitive external funding.
• Teach a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide service to the University, the profession, and society at large.

Education

PhD (or close to finishing) in security or privacy of computer and software systems

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Computer Science at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) invites applications for tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Expected start date: August 1, 2027.

Key Topics of Interest

• cybersecurity
• network security
• secure distributed computing
• language/compiler-based security
• hardware-based security
• secure software development
• applied cryptography
• blockchain security
• secure IoT and cyber-physical systems
• AI-based cybersecurity
• privacy-enhancing technologies

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and secure competitive external funding, teach a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the University, the profession, and society at large.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

PhD (or close to finishing) and expertise in security or privacy aspects of computer and software systems.

Faculty / Department / Unit

Faculty of Science / School of Computer Science

Job Type

Tenure-track

Rank

Assistant Professor

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

The deadline to submit your application is November 14, 2026. The selection process will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

Required Documents

• A cover letter
• A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
• A selection of 3-5 publications that the candidate considers as major and representative of their research activity
• A research statement
• A teaching statement
• The names and email addresses of three references

Location & Eligibility

Work location: Montreal, Canada (Quebec). Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec at the campus where the position is based.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence.

We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged.

Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns.

Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify.

It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.