Academic positions currently available:
- Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (1 position)
- Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (1 position)
- Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering (1 position)
- Computer Science and Software Engineering (1 position)
- Computer Science and Software Engineering (1 position)
- Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (1 position)
All inquiries about specific positions should be directed to the appropriate departmental contact. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for an Extended Term Appointment (ETA) in the area of Construction Engineering and Management at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Building or Civil Engineering.
Under the provisions of the current CUFA Collective Agreement, an ETA is a full-time teaching appointment with no research expectations or duties. The candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and will be expected to teach seven courses per academic year. The initial appointment is for a three-year period, with the possibility of re-appointment.
Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required. The appointment will be made effective July 1st, 2012 or soon thereafter. Knowledge of French is an asset. Applications should include a letter of intent, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the names of three referees. Only short-listed candidates will be notified about the outcome of the application review process. All qualified applicants are invited to forward their applications to Dr. M. Zaheeruddin, Professor and Chair, Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8, or via e-mail at zaheer@bcee.concordia.ca by June 1, 2012. Further information about the University and the Department can be found at the http://www.bcee.concordia.ca.
Concordia University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and disabled persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
is seeking outstanding applicants for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Industrial and Mine Waste Management. The Department is currently comprised of 32 faculty members, 14 staff members, and approximately 800 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.
The Sustainable Industrial and Mine Waste Management chair-holder will be expected to engage in theoretical and experimental research on new and innovative sustainable mine pollution control, waste management, site rehabilitation and mineral processing. Related research in predicting pollutant release of acid mine drainage (AMD), site remediation, characterization and evaluation for the chemical and mechanical properties of cement backfill, evaluating new techniques such as flotation for mining waste depollution and characterization of industrial by-products. The CRC will build academic programs and collaboration with the industry in particular and lead international collaboration and new opportunities for funding to enhance the sustainable waste management and reduce environmental impact. Government (NSERC and FQRNT) and industry funding opportunities are expected, in addition to international funding from various programs. Teaching is also an important activity of the chair-holder.
The Government of Canada funds the Canada Research Chairs Program in order to promote world-class research in Canadian Universities. Details about the federal Government’s CRC program as well as the chair selection criteria can be found at www.chairs.gc.ca.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a presentation of their research.
The Canada Research Chair applications, including a CV, a record of relevant research and publications, a statement of research objectives, an extended research plan, as well as the names, addresses, and current contact information of five referees, may be sent to:
Dr. M. Zaheeruddin, Chair
Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West,
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 CANADA
zaheer@bcee.concordia.ca
www.bcee.concordia.ca
Review of the applications will continue until suitable candidates have been identified. The position is subject to the terms and conditions of the CRC program and contingent upon their approval.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Applications are invited for one position in the area of Building Operation Dynamics and Building-integrated Renewables. Applicants must possess expertise and research interest in one or more of the following areas: building operation dynamics; smart building systems and building-integrated solar systems; building simulation and full scale building studies. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Building Engineering or a related discipline.
Dr. M. Zaheeruddin, Chair
Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West,
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 CANADA
zaheer@bcee.concordia.ca
www.bcee.concordia.ca
Review of the applications will continue until suitable candidates have been identified. The position is subject to the terms and conditions of the CRC program and contingent upon their approval.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. All applications are considered but the candidates of most interest are those with expertise and research interests in systems and networks, interactive systems, and embedded software systems. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering and would be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure. We are looking for a dynamic personality with a strong background in both research and teaching who can respond to the opportunity of leading an active and varied group of 35 professors. The candidate must possess excellent communication and management skills. Relevant industrial experience is considered an asset. Since the Department has an undergraduate program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association, preferably in the province of Quebec, is required.
Dr. Peter Grogono, Acting Chair Department of Computer Sciences and Software Engineering
chair@cse.concordia.ca | www.cs.concordia.ca
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Applications are invited for one tenure-track position in Computer Science or Software Engineering. All applications are considered but the candidates of most interest are those with expertise and research interests in systems and networks, interactive systems, and embedded software systems. Candidates must possess a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering. A successful candidate is expected to provide academic leadership, establish a strong externally funded research program, and teach/develop both undergraduate and graduate courses in the department. Strong commitment to the supervision of graduate student research and to excellence in teaching is essential. Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills. Relevant industrial experience is an asset.
Dr. Peter Grogono, Acting Chair Department of Computer Sciences and Software Engineering
chair@cse.concordia.ca | www.cs.concordia.ca
CONCORDIA INSTITUTE FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Applications are invited for one tenure-track position in the area of Information Systems Security. Candidates must possess a strong expertise in one of the following: Network Security; Wireless and Mobile Security; Operating Systems Security; Application and Middleware Security; Malware Analysis and Cyber Forensics. Candidates must have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition through original and creative high-calibre research. Successful candidates are expected to be excellent emerging researchers with strong leadership capabilities. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
Dr. M. Debbabi, Director Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering