Assistant Professor - Software Engineering

Assistant Professor - Software Engineering

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department
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Physics and Computer Science

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition : 10490

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS

The Department of Computer Science and Physics at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Software Engineering, beginning April 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is Milton; however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction at the Brantford and Waterloo campuses via in‑person or virtual delivery.

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

Below are the primary responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Software Engineering, Engineering Design and Computer Science.
• Contribute actively to curriculum development, course design, and program growth, particularly within the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Software Engineering program.
• Establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program in software engineering, systems engineering, or a related area.
• Provide service to the department, faculty, and university, including committee work and program‑level initiatives.
• Engage with industry partners and professional engineering organizations to support experiential learning, curriculum relevance, and professional practice.

Qualifications for the positions include:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility for P.Eng. registration.
• Research and teaching expertise in software engineering or closely related fields such as computer engineering, with the ability to teach across core areas of the undergraduate Software Engineering curriculum.
• Outstanding research record or potential to develop an independent and exceptional research program.
• Excellent Record or evidence of the potential for research excellence.
• Excellent teaching record or evidence of potential teaching excellence.
• Excellent Record or evidence of the potential of university service.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier and copies of 3 recent publications, a 1–2-page statement of current and prospective research interests, and contact information (address, telephone, and email) for three referees.

Electronic submission of applications is preferred.

Applications are to be addressed to:

Dr. Abdul‑Rahman Mawlood‑Yunis,

Chair, Department of Computer Science and Physics

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student‑focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well‑earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence. With a multi‑campus and multi‑community culture, Laurier offers students an exceptional range and depth of more than 100 academic programs taught by award‑winning lecturers across nine faculties.

For more information about working at Laurier and the Department of Computer Science and Physics, applicants are encouraged to visit the institution’s web pages:

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at  Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be…