Faculty Positions
Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is an outstanding bilingual institution located in the core of the nation’s capital. Its professors and 35,000 students create a vibrant setting driven by innovation and intellectual creativity, and supported by exceptional research and cultural infrastructures.
The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises nine departments, schools and institute, which offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 7,000 students, 250 full-time professors, and wide array of programs and research centres, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the University of Ottawa. Its graduate students are supervised by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty’s masters and Ph.D. programs.
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for academic positions:
(Please follow the links provided for complete job descriptions and application details.)
Department of Economics
- Canada Research Chair (Tier1) - Environmental Economics and Sustainability
- One tenure-track full-time faculty position for 2010.
School of Political Studies
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
School of Psychology
- Job opportunity to follow
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
School of Social Work
- One full-time tenure-track position (available in French only)
Department of Criminology
Duties
- Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Supervise masters and Ph.D.students
- Conduct research and publishing activities
- Participate in academic and administrative activities
- Other activities as specified in the collective agreement
Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D.(candidates who are close to completing a Ph.D. may be considered for certain positions)
- Demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching, research and team work
- Possess a strong publication and research track record
Bilingualism
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution, and all professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences must be actively bilingual to gain tenure. Please visit our Web site to confirm the specific linguistic requirements of each position at the time of hiring. The University offers second-language training to staff members and their spouses.
Hiring level
Unless otherwise indicated, hiring is at the assistant professor level.
Hiring conditions and salary
These are set by the current collective agreement. Positions are subject to budget approval.
Starting date: July 1, 2010
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, according to government policy, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Equity is a University of Ottawa policy; women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.