Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, Jodrey School of - Wolfville, Canada - Acadia University

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Faculty of Pure and Applied Science

Jodrey School of Computer Science

Position Type:
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Position #20310
Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq.
This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, and
Peskotomuhkatiyik Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. _These treaties did not implicate or _
- affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British but recognized Mi'kmaq title and set the rules for what was _
- to be a long-standing relationship between nations_. _Acknowledging the land that we are on means that we are _
- working towards decolonization across campus._

About Acadia University:
Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada's premier undergraduate
institutions. Academic innovation and a personalized learning environment have garnered the university a
reputation for success. Acadia is nestled in the Town of Wolfville, amongst orchards and vineyards in Nova
Scotia's Annapolis Valley. A short walk from the shores of the renowned Bay of Fundy, the area offers a small
- town setting with a relaxed lifestyle and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities. With a progressive
commitment to sustainability that echoes Acadia's status as Canada's first organic campus, the region offers
locally crafted artisan food and beverage with many communities embracing organic, fair trade, and farm-to
- table ideals. The Annapolis Valley is home to highly developed agricultural, agri-food, biotechnology, and
manufacturing industries that offer growing employment and research opportunities. It is also home to 14 Wing
Greenwood, the largest air base on the East Coast. Southern Nova Scotia is surrounded by ocean and
therefore has an experienced fishing industry, marine research, and ocean technology companies. Halifax,
whose airport is only 60 minutes from Wolfville, provides a wide variety of opportunities and connections
academically and commercially in terms of research.

and/or game development.

undergraduate students, and make contributions to the School, the university, and the broader community. A
strong commitment to both teaching and research is required.

their ability to develop a scholarly research program that contributes to the discipline, and their potential
service to the university and community. Professional, industry, academic, and community-based research and

The Jodrey School of Computer Science offers a four-year Bachelor of Computer Science degree and a four
- year Bachelor of Applied Computer Science degree, as well as a two-year Master's of Science degree. The
Jodrey School of Computer Science values community engagement and collaboration. The School has an active
AI and machine learning research group and leads the Acadia Institute of Data Analytics (AIDA) that works
closely with local companies to foster the commercialization of data science solutions. To increase interest and
diversify participation in Computer Science, the School annually provides 400+ middle and high school youth
opportunities to expand their computer science knowledge by competing in annual robot programming
competitions through the Acadia Robotics Program. Computer science students have participated in Acadia's
co-operative education program for the past 40 years, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with
students earning nationwide placements. Acadia University has a global community of faculty and students, from
across Canada and the world with current student enrolment from over 50 countries.

Academic Qualifications:
A PhD in Computer Science or a related field, either completed or within one year
of completion. Project management certifications/accreditations and/or industry work experience an asset._ _

include the following:
- a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, teaching statement, statement of research interests, and the
Dr. Darcy Benoit

Acadia University

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
**Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority
sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the
principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment
and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are
required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their

Closing Date:
June 19, 2023

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity
among its community members.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including
accommodation that considers an applic