Job Description

Description
This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). This position has a term length of three years.
Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
Position Summary
The Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta is looking to fill the position of Chair, Department of Computing Science as of July 1, 2026. Candidates must hold a tenured appointment as full-time academic faculty members in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta.
The Department of Computing Science is one of Canada's largest and oldest computing science departments, and a world leader in the field. It also has an excellent Outreach Program. The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is also a key player, as one of three institutions in the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. The Department has 51 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and 7 academic teaching staff who are recognized for their excellence in research and teaching at the international, national, and university level. The Department's student population includes approximately 561 graduate students, 2,426 undergraduate honors, specialization students and majors/minors students. Approximately 7,000 undergraduate students are enrolled in Computing Science courses each term. The Department's annual operating grant totals approximately $17.8 million, while annual research funding expenditures total approximately $13.3 million.
The Department of Computing Science Executive team comprises the Chair, the Associate Chair, Vice Dean (Graduate), Research Director, Graduate Application Chair, Director of Amii, Assistant Associate Chair, and the Academic Department Manager.
Department Chairs oversee their department's operations, including:

• Strategic planning;
• Guiding and enabling the development and success of faculty members and staff;
• Development, supervision, and administration of academic programs;
• Student enrollment target planning;
• Budget planning, financial management, and oversight; and
• Many other department activities.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and have a proven track record in teaching, service, and research, including an established funded research program. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities, as well as a vision to maintain and strengthen the department's excellent national and international reputation. They will participate as a member of teams and committees with other University administrators and staff at department, faculty, and college levels. In line with the Faculty of Science's strategic priorities, the successful candidates will lead the Department in modernizing undergraduate and graduate programs with industry-relevant curricula; Fostering belonging and meaningful access for members of the university community and living out commitments to Indigenization and decolonization; and supporting research effectiveness, interdisciplinary research, and mentorship of trainees and new faculty members. They will incorporate inclusive practices into all aspects of initiative planning, execution and interactions with internal and external partners to ensure access, foster community connections and increase belonging.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume along with a vision statement that outlines your support for the university's commitments to Access, Community, and Belonging (ACB)-formerly referred to as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Your vision statement should also address your qualifications for the position by Friday, December 12, 2025.
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Declan Ali, Dean of Science, by electronic mail to . The dean would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with potential applicants under strict confidentiality.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 12, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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