Limited Term Faculty Appointments (LTA) in Computer Engineering
CONCORDIA UNIVERISTY’S Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for one Limited Term Appointment (LTA) faculty member position in the area of Computer Engineering. Candidates should hold a PhD degree in Computer Engineering or in a related discipline. Relevant engineering experience is an asset. The incumbents will be assigned core undergraduate engineering courses, design courses and possibly graduate courses depending on qualifications and experience. The language of instruction at Concordia is English; however, knowledge of French is an asset.
The LTA appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a starting date of August 1, 2020. Membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required. The LTA faculty member will be assigned six courses over the fall and winter semesters.
How to Apply
Electronic applications with “ECE-LTA Position” in the subject line should be sent to Ms. Tina De Stefano, Assistant-to-the Chair at assistant-to-chair@ece.concordia.ca. Applications should consist of a letter of intent, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the names of three referees. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All applications should reach the department no later than March 15, 2020; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For further information, please visit www.ece.concordia.ca
Concordia strives to be an inclusive institution that is welcoming of diverse backgrounds and experiences in order to improve learning, advance research, inspire creativity, and drive productivity. We define diversity broadly to include both ethnic and socio‐cultural background and diversity of perspectives, ideologies and traditions.
As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
These ongoing or anticipated examples can include but are not limited to:
• teaching about underrepresented populations
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
• committee work
• offering or organizing educational programming
• participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Concordia University recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research excellence and will take them into careful consideration in assessing applications and throughout the selection process.
Applicants who anticipate requiring accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Nadia Hardy, Interim Deputy Provost and Vice-Provost, Faculty Development and Inclusion at vpfdi@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 4323.
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada