Tier 2 Canada Research Chair

**Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC)**

**Tracking Code**:req1741

**Faculty/Department**:Frazer Faculty of Education

**Appointment Type**:Tenured and Tenure-Track, Full-time Continuing

**Number of Positions**:1

**Salary Grade**:Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

**Posting Date**: September 18, 2025

**About the Role**

**Qualifications and Experience**
- PhD degree, or equivalent, in Education or a relevant discipline based on the tri-council focus of the chair being applied for (SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR)
- Demonstrated potential for innovative scholarly research, supported by external funding, with a nationally or internationally recognized research program
- Demonstrated research partnerships involving collaborations that might include one or more organizations spanning government/policy, industry, academia, practice, and/or not-for-profit sectors
- Demonstrated potential for exemplary teaching and graduate supervision
- Potential to cultivate and lead equitable, diverse, and inclusive approaches to interdisciplinary research partnerships, and training of graduate students (Highly Qualified Personnel, HQP)
- A record of influential scholarship and contributions demonstrating excellence in the field, as evidenced by: the CRC vision statement and research plan; a record of high-quality publications (or forthcoming publications) from significant journals; presentations at conferences; awards; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing
- Non-academic activities (knowledge mobilization, KMb; knowledge translation, KT) will also be considered

**The University**

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

**The Frazer Faculty of Education**

**The Frazer Faculty of Education’s research is characterized by a strong focus on technology integration in education, interdisciplinary approaches to combining education with other fields, development of innovative assessment measures and interventions, and exploration of digital technologies’ impact on teaching and learning and broader society. The faculty has undergraduate (B.Ed., B.A. Educational Studies) and Graduate programs (online Master’s, and Ed.D.). The faculty is known for its technology-driven approach to education including integrating digital technologies into classroom practice, encouraging the use of multiple forms of technology and digital literacy, and preparing teachers and graduate students to be leaders in the use of emerging technologies such as AI.

The faculty has a vibrant research community, with faculty members involved in a wide range of research areas that integrate and assess the impact of rapidly emerging digital technologies. The faculty houses several specialized research labs including:

- Educational Informatics Laboratory (EdTech and Online Learning), Dr. Roland van Oostveen - Listed on Navigator
- Ideas Lab (Equity in STEM Education), Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen - Listed on Navigator
- Mental Health in the Digital Age (MHDA) Lab (Mental Health), Dr. Jennifer Laffier - Listed on Navigator
- NET Lab: Networks for Educational Transformation - Dr. Joelle Rodway
- PHE WISE Digital Culture Lab (Wellness), Dr. Wendy Barber - Listed on Navigator
- STEAM-3D Maker Lab (Makerspaces) Dr. Janette Hughes and Dr. Laura Morrison Listed on Navigator
- TALLL Lab (Language Learning) - Dr. Jia Li
- RIPPLE (Research Informing Policy, Practice and Leadership in Education) Dr. Amanda Cooper

In addition, funded by the generous donation of Chancellor Mitch Frazer, the Faculty has a newly established Centre for Digital Innovation in Education.

**Application Process**

Applicants should submit the following components in electronic format in a single pdf file:
Applications must include:

- A cover letter including what type of Tier 2 CRC Chair is being applied for (SSHRC, NSERC or CIHR) (maximum 3 pages)
- A comprehensive Canada Research Chair vision statement and research plan (maximum 5 pages) including plans to develop or extend externally funded research grants and contracts. The CRC will also contribute to leadership of the newly established Centre for Digital Innovation in Education, as such including a section on ideas for collaboration with CDIE connected to their research agenda is strongly encouraged
- Teaching and Mentorship statement (maximum 3 pages)