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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Software Engineering. Exceptional candidates at other ranks will also be considered.

McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top universities worldwide in a number of recent surveys. The successful candidate will play a leading role in maintaining McGill’s international reputation of excellence in research, teaching and service.

Candidates from all areas in software engineering will be considered to either reinforce or extend the software engineering research of the Department. The Department has strong software engineering research activities in model-driven engineering, requirements engineering, program analysis, and testing.

The Department is committed to excellence in teaching in its undergraduate and graduate programs in Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering and values service contributions of its faculty members to the University, the profession and society at large.

The expected start date is August 1, 2026.

Candidates should have or soon expect a Ph.D., preferably with a first degree in electrical, computer or software engineering. Evidence of outstanding research achievements, or research potential, is indispensable. Preferred qualifications include dedication to an environment that supports diversity of population and perspectives; as our students come from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds, we invite candidates to address in their application their ability to teach, supervise, and mentor in this context. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the mission of the University, through outstanding activities in the areas of research, teaching, and service.

Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required. Interested candidates should submit a complete application package, consisting of:

• A cover letter


• A curriculum vitae including a list of publications


• A research statement


• A teaching statement


• A statement on equity, diversity and inclusion


• The names and email addresses of three references


• Copies of up to three recent publications 

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Depending on feasibility, interviews may be conducted either in person or remotely.

For more information about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, please visit our website at: mcgill.ca/ece. Inquiries may be sent to the Chair of the Department, Warren Gross, at chair.ece@mcgill.ca

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Montreal is a cosmopolitan city in the heart of Quebec and home of the largest population of university institutions and students in Canada and tied for first in North America. Montreal is consistently ranked at the top of the best cities worldwide for post-secondary studies.

McGill University is a top-tier research-intensive academic institution in Canada and has consistently been ranked among the top universities worldwide across all reputable ranking surveys. Its collegial environment with opportunities for interaction with world-class researchers spans all applied and theoretical technical fields.