Description The Department of Computer Science, within the Faculty of Science, invites applications for a Winter 2027 term Sessional Instructor, with a start date of Dec 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will have responsibilities for one section of the ISEC 611 course during the Winter 2027 Term, including the supervision and direction of teaching assistants, who will instruct the tutorial sections.

ISEC 611: Private Data Management

"Privacy issues in data collection, analysis and dissemination. Identify and mitigate threats to privacy in various data processing environments. Understand the scope of privacy issues and ethical/legal frameworks. Data anonymization protocols and their applicability."

Note: This course is part of the professional master's program in information security and privacy, geared towards training future working professionals, and as such, the class size will be small.

Winter 2027 Term Dates: January 4 - April 30, 2027

Delivery Mode(s): All course components will be delivered in person.

Teaching Schedule (non-standard): The lectures will run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Jan 4 to 8, 2027, and again from Jan 18 - 29, 2027. The position will commence Dec 1, 2026.

L01: Jan 4 - 8, 2027 from 09:00 - 17:00

L02: Jan 18 - 29, 2027 from 8:00 to 12:00

Each section of this course will be offered as a one-week module, with students submitting additional work over the subsequent three weeks, with exact dates to be determined by the instructor in conjunction with Graduate Program Director.

Students will participate in a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction for the entire duration of the month. We generally expect all student work to have been submitted by four weeks after the first day of the lecture, and for the sessional to submit grades by 8 weeks after the first day of the lecture (or by the end of the term, whichever is first).

Qualifications:

Qualifications of particular interest are experience in system administration, system hardening, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or red-team engagement. Additional experience or expertise could include:

- knowledge of blue team strategies.
- white team oversight processes.
- experience with CyberRange.
- knowledge about how a yellow team would respond to the insights from various red team attacks.

Application: Please apply on-line via the "Apply Now" link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Concise statement of teaching philosophy including fostering an inclusive learning environment
- Teaching dossier documenting past teaching experience and effective teaching practices




- Names and contact information for minimum of three (3) references (no letters are required with the initial application, and references will only be contacted should the candidate be selected for further consideration)

Please Note:

- Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science in the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV
- Multiple positions may be filled by this posting
- Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted

Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 Thank you for submitting your online application!

Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/computer-science for further information about the Department of Computer Science.

Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration. As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Computer Science will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.



Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning workplace, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city.

Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

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