Full-Time Faculty, MSc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

Job Title: Full-Time Faculty, MSc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

# of Openings: 1 opening for the Industrial Innovation specialization or Data Engineering specialization

Term: Indefinite

Department: EDVP Office

Reports to: Academic Director

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Expected Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per annum

Reporting to the Academic Director, the successful Full-time Faculty candidate will be responsible for high-quality curriculum development, delivery of the courses, and student support and mentorship in the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Program. The professor is also responsible for analysis of student performance and curricular trends, and internal and external communications. 

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment on the IBU campuses. 

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree requirement and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research. 
• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated track record of scholarly research, applied research, or industry engagement in AI-driven innovation.
• Expertise in areas such as machine learning, deep learning, data engineering, intelligent systems, robotics, or applied AI solutions.
• Experience teaching topics including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human-Computer Interaction, or AI applications in industry.
• Demonstrated relevant academic background, research portfolio and a record of teaching excellence.
• Experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable. 

Application Process:

Application Packages should contain the following:

• A cover letter
• A current CV
• A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
• A research plan (up to two single-spaced pages)
• Sample publications or a research portfolio
• Indigenization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (I-EDI) Statement
• Contact information of three referees will be requested of longlisted candidates

Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.

Candidates shall address their application to: Dr. Pavlos Gkasis, Academic Director. This position is a new vacancy, and the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to careers@ibu.ca. 

IBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IBU is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We are dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Please contact careers@ibu.ca if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Application Process 

All applications are reviewed by our HR team. We may use AI tools to support certain stages of the hiring process and do not replace human judgment. IBU is committed to the responsible and fair use of AI in compliance with applicable laws.

While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.