Term Instructor in Information Systems and/or Computer Science

University of Winnipeg

The Department of Applied Computer Science at The University of Winnipeg invites outstanding candidates to apply for a one-year term position at the rank of Instructor in the field of Information Systems and/or Computer Science. Subject to budgetary approval, this position will commence August 1, 2023. Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as women or Indigenous persons.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Applicants must have teaching or professional experience in the field of Information Systems with a focus on at least one of the following areas:
• IT and business application systems;
• Internet and database-based applications;
• Information management, security and privacy;
• Business and software project management;
• Technical writing and communication in business; or
• Integration, standards, quality assurance and risks for IT business systems.

Exceptional individuals with expertise in related fields will also be considered.

The successful candidate must have a strong record of teaching excellence and have experience instructing large enrollment classes at the post-secondary level. They will be required to teach courses in Information Systems and introductory programming courses. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in Departmental and University service. Further information about the department, including descriptions of courses offered, is available at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/applied-computer-science/index.html.

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application that will include (all documents in PDF):
• a cover letter
• a current curriculum vitae
• a teaching statement
• evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations, if available

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system (https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg).

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed directly to: Dr. Sergio G. Camorlinga, Chair, Department of Applied Computer Science, acsdepartmentchair@uwinnipeg.ca.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on June 19, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by June 16, 2023.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. In accordance with the University of Winnipeg Employment Equity and Diversity Policy and section 11 of The Human Rights Code, this position is designated for qualified candidates who self-identify as women or Indigenous persons. Please confidentially self-identify at the time of application. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.