Assistant Professor: School of Public Policy and - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University

Carleton University

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Description

About the Position

Field of Specialization:
Research Chair in Sustainability Transitions

Academic Unit:
School of Public Policy and Administration

Category of Appointment:
Tenure-Track

Rank/Position Title:
Assistant Professor

Start Date:
July 1, 2024

The Chair is a time-limited position years), supported by generous donations from the Ivey Foundation and Rosamond Ivey. With the expiry of the Chair the appointment will revert to a regular faculty position.

The Chair includes a 1.0 credit (50%) annual teaching release, a substantial budget for research and knowledge mobilization activities, and funds for student support.

To see the full position posting, please visit Carleton University's Deputy Provost's website at

About the Academic Unit

The School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University prepares students for careers of leadership and meaningful contribution across the public, private and nonprofit

sectors. SPPA delivers a range of professionally-relevant academic programs that balance theory and practice, tradition and innovation.

For more than three decades SPPA has been a leader in research and teaching in the areas of environment, energy, innovation, transitions, and sustainability.

See for more information on the School and its expertise in sustainability.

Qualifications:

- a PhD in public policy, political science, other relevant social science discipline or academic field with a focus on sustainability transitions,
- an outstanding record of research and peer-reviewed publications relating to the governance of sustainability transitions, relative to stage of career,
- established knowledge of the Canadian political, economic, and social context,
- evidence of the ability to collaborate with external partners (e.g. industry, government, First Nations, non-government organizations) to advance the research area and sustainability transitions,
- a record of high-quality teaching and supervision, appropriate to stage of career, and
- a capacity to attract external research funding.

Application Instructions

We invite all applicants to provide an optional Career Interruption Statement outlining any career interruptions

About Carleton University
Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe.

With strong leadership, it enjoys a healthy financial position and our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live.

Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton's Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada.

Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa at

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the Chair as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.