School of Computer Science Course Lecturer COMP 579 - 50% Winter 2027

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POSTING DATE: October 01, 2026

Applications for this course will be accepted until OCTOBER 14, 2026

Course Title COMP 579       Reinforcement Learning

Term Winter 2027

Credit  4 Credits

Location      Downtown Campus

Schedule TR

                                                          

TEACHING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience                        

Experience in the following area: Reinforcement learning; probabilistic approaches in machine learning; mathematical foundations of machine learning. Previous experience as an instructor at the university-level is required. Related work experience will be taken into consideration. 

Education                         

Master's or PhD Degree in related field

OTHER 

Excellent English and communication skills. 

Salary $7,883

Note:

This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and you are expected to perform the work for this position in Quebec.

Article 13.07 : The Hiring Unit may convert the degree requirement into equivalent education and experience

Hiring Unit:

School of Computer Science

Course Title:

Reinforcement Learning

Subject Code:

COMP 579

Location:

DT

Schedule:

TR

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-14

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