Data Science Lecturer, Edmonton, Alberta

About the Opportunity

The University of Alberta's Department of Computing Science invites applications for a full-time Academic Teaching Staff member. This in-person role is located at the North Campus in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a three-year term appointment, commencing in July 2026 and concluding on June 30, 2029.

Your Responsibilities

As a Data Science Lecturer, you will be responsible for teaching a variety of computing science and data science courses. These may include Introduction to Data Science, Principles and Techniques of Data Science, Responsible Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, File and Database Management, Scalable Data-Intensive Analytics, and the Data Science Capstone.

Beyond direct instruction, duties also encompass broader teaching support, such as course and program design and development, integrating generative artificial intelligence into curriculum, and assisting instructors with alternative delivery methods like online and asynchronous courses.

What You'll Bring

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in a discipline closely related to computing science, software engineering, or data science.

Successful teaching experience is highly valued, particularly in team-based, capstone-project courses that apply data science and utilise modern cloud technologies.

Benefits & How to Apply

The University of Alberta offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience, in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Your cover letter should highlight your teaching experience, address your interest in the support duties mentioned, and list the specific courses you would be interested in teaching. Please also include the names of two references who can speak to your teaching experience and abilities. The University is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process.