Positions in the Computer Science Department

Full-Time Faculty (TUFA) Positions

Please see the Full-Time Faculty Positions (TUFA) page for available postings. 

Part-Time Faculty (CUPE 1) Positions

Please see the CUPE (Part-Time Faculty) postings page for available positions. (ongoing)

CUPE 2 Student Positions

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Positions

2026-2027 Computer Science Course Available for GTA Position - Peterborough Campus

2026-2027 Computer Science Course Available for GTA Position - Durham Campus

New and returning eligible graduate students must submit a statement of interest to be assigned a GTA course position within the Department of Computer Science.

Application procedure: Graduate students shall:

1. Submit a statement of interest by email.
   • Submit your statement of interest to coisjobs@trentu.ca from your Trent University email address, if possible.
   • Include your top three preferred courses for each term (Fall & Winter) in which you are eligible to hold a GTA in your cover letter and in the body of the email.
   • Include your up-to-date cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV).
     • Please ensure your cover letter and CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for your preferred courses, as outlined in the lists linked above.
2. Complete the "Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Supplementary Form (2026-2027)". Ensure the course preferences entered match those listed in your emailed statement of interest.
   • The "Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Supplementary Form (2026-2027)" was linked in the "Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Hiring Process 2026-27" email communication sent by the Office of the Deans of Arts and Science to eligible graduate students.
3. Verify that your selected course preferences do not conflict with your schedule. Refer to: www.trentu.ca/timetable.

August 1st returning GTA preference deadline: The deadline for returning GTAs to indicate course preferences with their statement of interest is August 1st. Returning GTAs receive priority placement. All GTAs are strongly encouraged to submit their statement of interest along with course preferences on or before August 1st. 

NOTE: GTA course assignment preferences are not guaranteed and all courses posted for GTA positions are conditional pending budgetary approval and projected enrollment. Eligible graduate students who do not submit a statement of interest, including their course preferences, CV, and cover letter, will be at risk of forfeiting their GTA position and associated funding, should no reasonable attempt be made by the GTA to respond to communications sent by the Office of the Deans of Arts and Science.

Undergraduate Student Positions

Please see the Job Opportunities for Undergraduate Students page for available positions in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Thank you for your interest in working in the Computer Science Department. If you have any questions about positions in Computer Science, please email coisjobs@trentu.ca.