Tenure-track Assistant or Associate - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa
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Job Number:

***- J
Job Type:***- Tenure-track
Job Category:***- Academic
Faculty:***- Faculty of Social Science
Department:***- Economics
Union:***- The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO)
Full-Time Faculty Position (at the rank of Assistant Professor or if applicable, Associate Professor)


Located on the unceded territory of Anishinaabe Algonquin people, in the heart of the nation's capital, the University of Ottawa is one of Canada's top ten research-intensive universities and is recognized as the first and largest bilingual university in North America.

It offers its 47,000 students and 5,500 employees a dynamic and stimulating environment where research and knowledge are fundamental to all aspects of university life.

The University is situated in close proximity to the Parliament of Canada, multiple national agencies including Environment Canada and Statistics Canada, as well various provincial and municipal agencies.


Bilingualism:

As the University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution, all faculty members in the Faculty of Social Sciences must demonstrate active bilingualism before being granted tenure.

The University offers faculty members and their spouse the opportunity to take courses to improve their second language.


Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching and research;
  • Possess a strong publication and research track record in the field;
  • Demonstrated interest in policyrelevant research and policy engagement are strong assets;
  • Possess excellent communication skills in either English or French. Active knowledge of the other official language in Canada is a requirement for tenure. Free language training will be provided if needed.

Start date:
July 1, 2023


Terms:
Tenure-track position


Salary:

The salary range for an Assistant Professor starts at $89,622 (as of May 1, The salary range for an Associate Professor starts at $98,999 (as of May 1, 2023).


Benefits package:

The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.


Location of work:
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, 120 University Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5


Application package**:

  • A cover letter including an indication of the applicant's French and English language abilities.
  • An uptodate curriculum vitae (Please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process).
  • A statement of experience engaging the policy process, if applicable.
  • Copies of the applicant's main publications and teaching evaluations.