Associate Professor/Professor, AI - University of Toronto, Toronto

About the Role

The University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science, within the Faculty of Arts & Science, is seeking applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Artificial Intelligence. This appointment, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, offers a unique opportunity to join a globally recognized leader in computer science research and education in Toronto. The anticipated start date for this role is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will also be eligible for the prestigious Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence, an endowed appointment for a five-year term, renewable upon favourable review. This role is central to sustaining and leading innovative and independent research, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and graduate programs, and participating in service and leadership within the academic community.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a clear record of excellence in both research and teaching, aligning with the University of Toronto's commitment to academic excellence. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance existing departmental strengths.

Evidence of excellence in research can be demonstrated by:

• PhD degree in Computer Science or a related area.
• Record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals.
• Submitted research statement outlining current and future research interests.
• Presentations at significant conferences.
• Awards and accolades.
• Other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.
• Strong endorsements by referees of top international stature.

Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels will be provided through:

• Teaching accomplishments.
• A teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), including a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations.
• Strong letters of reference.
• Professional or lived experiences that enhance the ability to teach a diverse student body are highly valued.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in the University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Required application materials for this position include:

• Current curriculum vitae.
• List of publications.
• Research statement outlining current and future research interests.
• Teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations.
• Statement of contributions to equity and diversity.
• Three to five (3–5) current reference letters (on letterhead, signed, dated and scanned) uploaded to AcademicJobsOnline directly by the writers.

Compensation and Perks

The salary for this tenure stream position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this role exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in Toronto, one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world.