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​Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technologies

Dalhousie's Faculty of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure stream position as a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in Persuasive Technologies at the level of Assistant Professor. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a strong demonstrated track record of expertise in Persuasive Technologies, with a focus on applications that promote improved health and wellness. The ideal candidate will have experience with technology development at different scales, and large user studies, particularly those involving underrepresented groups. Only candidates who currently hold an academic appointment at Dalhousie will be considered for this position. 

Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia (http://www.halifaxinfo.com), which is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and affords its residents a high quality of life. Dalhousie University is a member of the U15 research-intensive universities in Canada. The Faculty of Computer Science is a research-intensive faculty within Dalhousie, with 40 faculty members, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 CRCs, and over 1400 students, one-third of whom are graduate students at the master's or doctoral level. The Faculty offers Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, Master of Computer Science, Master of Applied Computer Science, and PhD programs. The Faculty also partners with other Faculties in the University to offer the Master of Electronic Commerce, Master of Health Informatics, and Master of Science, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics programs, and is an active participant in the Interdisciplinary PhD program.  

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science; be, or have the potential to become, an internationally recognized leader in their field; be open to collaborative research; and complement existing research strengths and strategic directions of the Faculty. 

Applicants should have demonstrated potential to establish independent scholarly research. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop graduate-level courses, and support the Faculty's initiatives. The applicant will be expected to establish a strong externally funded research program, supervise graduate student research, and foster existing and new collaborations with government, industry, and other members of Dalhousie's research community.

The CRC program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e. the candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, including maternity leave, extended sick leave, etc.) may have their eligibility for a CRC Tier 2 assessed through the program's Tier 2 justification process. Please contact the research grants office and see the CRC website (www.chairs.gc.ca) for more information on eligibility.

Dalhousie recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur.  Applicants are encouraged to include, in their cover letter, an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their record of research achievement.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. In keeping with the principles of employment equity and the CRC program's equity targets, this position is restricted to candidates who self-identify in one or more of the following groups: women, racially visible persons, Indigenous people, persons with a disability, or persons of minority sexual orientations or gender identities.(See www.dal.ca/becounted/selfidfor definitions of these groups.)

Dalhousie University recognizes its obligation to accommodate candidates in order to ensure full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policycan be viewed online at: www.dal.ca/policies.

Applications must include an application letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, sample publications, and letters of reference from two referees. A complete application must also include a separate completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at http://www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid.  Review of applications will commence August 15, 2019.

Submission address for application documents and reference letters: appointments@cs.dal.ca.

Applicants can contact Anne Publicover (annep@cs.dal.ca) if they have requests for accommodations (e.g. for candidates with hearing impairments, mobility impairments, etc.)

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.