Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in University of British Columbia – Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Summary

The University of British Columbia’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Engineering with a focus on computing systems. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree, demonstrate research excellence, teaching ability, and service potential, and be eligible for Professional Engineer registration within five years. The role includes developing an independent research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising students, and contributing to departmental service. The position offers a salary of $155‑$165k (assistant) or $180‑$200k (associate), a start‑up package, lab space, mentorship, relocation support, dual‑career resources, childcare priority, and a comprehensive benefits package. The start date is 1 July 2027 or as agreed. Applications close 7 December 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Position Type	Professor
Discipline	Computer Engineering
Research Area	Computing systems
Degree Required	Doctoral degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field
Salary	$155,000‑$165,000 per year (assistant) / $180,000‑$200,000 per year (associate)
Funding	Salary
Language	English
Deadline	2026-12-07
Required Documents	Cover letter (1‑2 pages), Curriculum vitae, Research statement (3‑4 pages), Teaching statement (2 pages), Diversity statement (1‑2 pages), Names and contact information of four referees
Employer Address	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, UBC Vancouver Campus (Point Grey)
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The position supports research across the broad spectrum of computing systems, including computer architecture, digital and integrated systems, embedded and cyber‑physical systems, hardware/software co‑design, operating and runtime systems, compilers, distributed, cloud and edge computing, data‑intensive systems, storage, and hardware and systems security.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students
• Contribute service to the department, university, and the profession

Required Skills

• Research excellence demonstrated by publications
• Teaching ability or potential for excellence
• Service to academic and professional community
• Effective communication in English (verbal and written)
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration within five years

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a PhD in computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field who have a strong record of research in computing systems, evidence of teaching excellence or potential, and a willingness to engage in service and professional engineering registration are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Start‑up package and dedicated laboratory space
• Senior faculty mentor pairing
• Support recruiting first graduate students
• Relocation, immigration and work‑permit assistance
• Dual‑career resources for partners
• Priority placement in university childcare
• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Employer

UBC is a top‑ranked Canadian university with a large Electrical and Computer Engineering department hosting over 400 graduate and 1,100 undergraduate students. The department collaborates closely with the Computer Science department and several research institutes, offering a multidisciplinary environment for computing systems research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anticipated start date?

1 July 2027 or a mutually agreed date.

Is a Professional Engineer licence required at the time of application?

No, licensure is not required at application; support is provided within five years.

What documents must be submitted with the application?

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and names/contact information of four referees.

What is the salary range for this position?

$155,000‑$165,000 per year for assistant professor; $180,000‑$200,000 per year for associate professor.