Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada University of Ottawa Full time

Job Family:
Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:
APUO

Faculty/Department:
Faculty of Arts_FT Professors

Campus:
Main Campus

Date Posted:
September 06, 2023

Closing Date:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Title of the Position: Assistant Professor, but higher ranks may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Duties: The responsibilities include: 1) establishing and maintaining a robust, externally-funded research program; 2) recruiting and supervising graduate students; 3) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that contribute to existing programs in the department; and 4) contributing to administrative and academic activities for the department and faculty.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Wage: Salary scale for an assistant professor rank starts at $89,622 (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: Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Ottawa, 60 University Private, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Contact Information (inquiries and questions):
Dr. Luke Copland, Professor, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5. E-mail:

- A doctorate (Ph.D.) by July 1, 2024 in a relevant discipline;
- A demonstrated track record of excellence in Physical Geography;
- Evidence to support the establishment of an innovative research program, including a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences;
- A demonstrated ability or concrete plan to attract external funding;
- Evidence of teaching experience or training at the university level;
- A commitment to teaching and graduate training in our Department’s programs, including Physical Geography;
- A demonstrated knowledge of and use of principles related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the research and training programs;
- Active bilingualism in French and English at the time of hiring;
- The ability to teach in French at the time of hiring;
- Postdoctoral experience will be considered an asset.

Application Deadline: Applications received by September 22, 2023 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.

Please submit the following documents in PDF format: cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of two recent peer reviewed publications, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations (if available).

Under separate cover, three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly by the referees to:
Gita Kanags, Information Officer

Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

University of Ottawa

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The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

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