The Faculty of Computer Science and the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie
University, invite applications for a joint probationary tenure-track, tenure-track or
tenured appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or
Professor to commence July 2023, in one or more of the following areas: Legal,
Ethical and Policy Challenges of Big Data; Algorithmic Bias; or Artificial
Intelligence.
Dalhousie University, the Faculty of Computer Science and the Schulich School of
Law are committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and
inclusiveness. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a
disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation
and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of
our community.
For more information, please visit
https://www.dal.ca/hringfordiversity.
Beginning in 2000 with the introduction of the joint Masters Degree in Electronic
Commerce, now the Masters in Digital Innovation, Dalhousie’s Law and Computer
Science Faculties have explored ways to collaborate to advance research, learning
and teaching in areas at the intersections of computer science and law. This joint
appointment continues that collaboration towards a greater understanding of the
legal, ethical and policy challenges arising from the use of Big Data, the
development of algorithmic prediction systems, and the deployment of artificial
intelligence systems. Multi-disciplinary research and teaching are essential to pave
the way to integrated legal and computer systems, to ensure that society can make
the most efficient use of technology in a manner that respects individual rights,
takes account of disparate impacts of these technologies on marginalized groups,
and promotes the public interest.
Big Data is one of Dalhousie University’s two Cross-Cutting Research Themes. It is
also a component of six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dalhousie’s research priorities are grounded in the SDGS.
For more information about Dalhousie’s research clusters and expertise, see
https://www.dal.ca/research/SignatureResearchClusters.html
We seek applicants comfortable working at the intersections of computer science
and law to contribute to the research and teaching programs in both faculties.
Their research themes must be in one or more of the areas identified above, or
related areas. They will ideally have, in addition, complementary interests in one or
more of intellectual property, cybersecurity, and related ethical, regulatory and
policy issues. The ideal candidate has a portfolio of published work in both Law and
Computer Science venues. They will be able to play an active role in advancing the
work and activities of the Schulich School of Law’s Law and Technology Institute
and Technology and Innovation Law Clinic (initio), and the Faculty of Computer
Science’s Institute for Big Data Analytics.
Applicants with a Law background would at the time of appointment hold an LL.B.
or J.D. degree, a relevant Master’s degree, and a relevant doctorate (completed or in
progress). Applicants with a Computer Science background would hold at the time
of appointment a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields. Regardless of
educational credentials, all applicants must have an outstanding academic record
in Law/Computer Science. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate an
accelerating record of scholarly engagement relevant to the thematic areas
identified above. A record of teaching excellence is a strong asset.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2022, and will continue until the
position is filled.
About the Schulich School of Law
We are a vibrant, collegial, and close-knit community of faculty and students
from around the world. We live the Weldon Tradition of Unselfish Public Service –
of giving back and making the world a better place. We draw talented students
from every region of the country and from around the world into our J.D.,
combined J.D./Masters, LL.M., and Ph.D. programs. We mix imagination with
innovation to push legal research in bold new directions and to make significant
contributions to legal knowledge. Our alumni hold every form of government
office, teach in law schools, innovate in the provision of private and public sector
legal services and in business, advance policy in the executive branch of
governments, render decisions on courts across the country, and offer service to
non-governmental bodies and non-profit and community organizations.
For more information, see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law.html
About the Faculty of Computer Science
Dalhousie University's Faculty of Computer Science is the premier research
institution in Computer Science in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to develop in
our students the deep technical, problem-solving and leadership skills needed to
create – or leverage – new computing technologies to empower people,
organizations and society. From oceans to healthcare, information
communications technology to aerospace, our students, professors and alumni
are using their skills to make an impact. The Faculty of Computer Science is
committed to expand research at the intersections with other academic fields as
part of its Here we code program.
For more information, see http://www.cs.dal.ca and https://www.herewecode.ca.
Both faculties embrace the interdisciplinary opportunity of working in a university,
we value the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, and we are firmly
committed to students and to teaching and learning excellence. We value the
contributions of the founding communities in this province, the Mi’kmaq Nation,
Acadians, African Nova Scotians, and British, and we open our doors to the world.
How to Apply
Applications should include a resume, university transcripts, separate teaching and
research statement (maximum five pages each), and the names of three referees, at
least two of whom must be academic referees. If a candidate’s graduate degree is
in progress, then in their cover letter they should indicate their stage of completion.
Applications should be submitted online at:
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/11047
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.