Job Description

Assistant Teaching Professor - Networking and IT

Tracking Code: req604

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Appointment Type: Teaching Faculty

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Posting Date: June 12, 2023

Application Review Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, advances the discovery and application of knowledge through a technology-enriched learning environment and innovative programs responsive to the needs of students, and the evolving 21st-century workplace. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech\'s globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Faculty of Business & Information Technology at Ontario Tech University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in the area of Networking and IT. This position is subject to budgetary approval, and would start on January 1, 2024.

Applicants shall possess a university degree in Networking and IT Systems or a similar field, Industry networking certifications and / or a graduate degree are strongly desired. The ideal candidate will bring experience with several of the following: Networking (basic to advanced), Software Defined Networking, System and Network Administration, Computer Architecture, Secure Software Systems, Cryptography and Secure Communications, Access Control, IT Forensics, and DevOps. In addition to relevant industrial experience, teaching experience, and experience in online and hybrid course delivery is an asset.

Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their own teaching in the University\'s web-centric and mobile learning environment. Duties will include preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and workshops, preparing and marking assignments, tests and examinations, responding to student inquiries, maintaining regular office hours, and invigilating tests and examinations. Duties may include the supervision of teaching assistant(s).

The successful candidate will be expected to follow a 70% teaching and 20% service and 10% other workload for the year.

The Faculty offers honours undergraduate degrees in Commerce and in Information Technology, with specializations in Networking and Security, Game Development and Interactive Media, and Technology Management. We offer the Master of IT Security (MITS) degree with an Artificial Intelligence focus. MSc and PhD programs in Computer
Science are offered jointly by the Faculties of Business and IT, Engineering and Science. Information about the Faculty of Business and IT can be found at https://businessandit.ontariotechu.ca//index.php.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the teaching, research and outreach activities of our Institute for Cybersecurity and Resilient Systems https://icrs.ontariotechu.ca/ as well as in industry-based capstone projects in the Master of IT Security program.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty Association. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Review of applications will begin until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single pdf file) a covering letter; a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests/experience; evidence of high quality teaching and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website.

Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people\'s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university\'s

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 1/1/2024

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