Professor, Mobile and Cloud Computing

Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, Ontario
L6H 2L1
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Professor, Mobile and Cloud Computing

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Sheridan is looking for an outstanding individual to join our faculty team in the School of Applied Computing to teach in our highly recognized and widely acclaimed Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) degree as well as other programs as needed. The successful candidate will have a strong background that focuses on developing and using cloud services and serverless architectures used to connect and leverage IoT devices in the development of mobile and traditional software systems. Expertise in developing IoT solutions using a variety of devices, technologies and frameworks is critical. The candidate will be able to teach courses in distributed mobile software systems, cloud computing, ubiquitous computing and Internet of Things. Additionally, the candidate will be able to supervise undergraduate student research and participate actively in curriculum development. 

The candidate will teach using the latest software platforms including cloud computing and technologies for building mobile and traditional software systems. Currently, cloud computing platforms include Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Microsoft Azure and IoT devices that focus on smart home, smart city, beacons, healthcare sensors and smart cameras as well as IoT platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Mobile platforms and technologies include Android (Kotlin), iOS (Swift), React Native, and Flutter. Practical experience with software engineering processes and methodologies, software modelling with UML and modeling tools is a strong asset. 
The successful candidate will focus on teaching courses in the Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) program and other programs as needed in the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and will also contribute to program and curriculum development. With the increased focus on undergraduate research delivered within curriculum, candidates will also have the opportunity to supervise students in Capstone and Thesis courses and participate in applied research roles, in the Center for Mobile Innovation (CMI) as well as other Applied Research Centres at Sheridan College. Evidence of a strong commitment to and qualification for both teaching and supervising student research is essential. 


What You’ll be Doing

Sheridan faculty provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centred environment where students can develop to their full potential. They also contribute to College, School, and program excellence by leading and/or collaborating on a variety of initiatives such as new program development, applied research and alternative delivery strategies.
  • Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines.
  • Defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs.
  • Creating an effective environment for applied as well as digital learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and learning styles.
  • Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning that are invitational and reflective of best practices in teaching and learning.
  • Developing appropriate strategies and tools to assess student performance that are consistent with the learning outcomes of the course and in accordance with course outlines.
  • Developing online materials, alternative delivery and collaboration strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the applied learning process.
  • Ensuring that students are aware of course and program learning outcomes and evaluation techniques.
  • Providing individual learning assistance, academic advisement, and evaluation of student progress/achievement within assigned courses.
  • Supervising students in their graduation Capstone Project or Thesis to provide guidance, mentorship and technical expertise as needed, to support collaboration with industry experts to develop purposeful projects that aim to solve real-world problems in industry and community.
About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion. 
You are committed to excellence in teaching and learning within a collaborative team environment.

You have a demonstrated ability to convey the conceptual and applied aspects of knowledge to a broad range of students. 

You value participating in and creating safe, brave, and inclusive environments at work and in the community and want to be a part of a culture where we strive to take actions to ensure no one is left behind.

You bring a strong network of contacts with other professionals, organizations and employers.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or in a related field of study (PhD preferred). 
  • A minimum of three years relevant professional experience.
  • Expertise in leveraging cloud frameworks and services for connecting mobile applications through cloud computing such as Push Notifications, MBaaS, FaaS, Serverless Architectures and DevOps;
  • Experience in mobile application development with a diverse set of languages and platforms is a strong asset, such as: iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) for native development and integration with IoT devices and frameworks (e.g. Apple Home Kit, Raspberry Pi and Arduino);
  • Experience with a variety of languages used in full stack development such as: C#, Python, Java, Swift, Kotlin, C/C++, JavaScript, and associated frameworks.
  • Experience in modeling designing and engineering medium to large software projects that involves various technologies using software modeling languages and tools such as UML, Visual Paradigm or IBM Rational Software preferred.
  • Experience teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Who We Are:

“Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity.  Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence.  Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community”.
Other Details

Faculty/Department: Applied Science and Technology 
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Employee Group: Academic 
Hours:  Professors may teach between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm 
Start Date: January 3, 2023
Salary Range: $67,893 - $117,697 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience) 
Application Deadline: October 16, 2022 

Consideration will be given to qualified internal full-time academic and partial-load employees first in accordance with the Collective Agreement requirements.

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
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