Research Stream Faculty Positions at the Intersection of Software Engineering and AI

University of Victoria

Canada

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria

Research Stream Faculty Positions at the Intersection of Software Engineering and AI

We invite applications from talented scholars for one of four tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level working at the intersection of Software Engineering and AI, to commence January 1, 2026, or soon thereafter.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

Hold (or be within 1 year of completing) a Ph.D. in:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Electrical or Computer Engineering (with software research focus)
Have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments, including publications in top-tier venues such as:
- Conferences: ICSE, FSE, ASE, ICSME, ESEM
- Journals: TOSEM, TSE, EMSE, JSS, and topic-specific journals
Show a clear plan for an outstanding research program in Software Engineering + AI

Preferred:

Prior teaching experience
Prior student supervision or mentoring
Evidence of collaboration and professionalism in academic environments
Complementary expertise to current faculty
Engagement with Generative AI and its impact on SE practices

Teaching Responsibilities

Teach senior undergraduate courses (3rd/4th year) in the Bachelor of Software Engineering Program
Teach graduate and introductory undergraduate software engineering courses
Provide a plan for graduate student supervision

Compensation

Salary range: $116,420 – $143,813 CAD (depending on qualifications and market demand)
Includes a generous benefits package, leave eligibility, and pension plan

About the University and Location

UVic is ranked among Canada's top research-intensive universities
Located on Vancouver Island, in Victoria, with over 900 high-tech companies
Committed to Indigenous engagement, gender parity, and international diversity
Acknowledges the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples

Accreditation & Licensing

To support accreditation by Engineers and Geoscientists BC, candidates must obtain P.Eng., P.L.Eng., or Eng.L. license within 2 years of appointment:
🔗 How to Apply – EGBC