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SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL STUDIES

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

Replacement Faculty Position

The School International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for one (1) replacement position.  We are looking for candidates with expertise in the following areas: Financing for Development, Canada and the World, Globalization and Development, Project Management, Conflict and Development, Global Citizenship and Development, Qualitative Research Methods and Development. Expertise in Africa and/or the Middle East would be considered an asset. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach in French at time of hire.

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's capital.

The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises nine departments, schools and institutes, which offer undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 10,000 students, 260 full-time professors, and a 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 trained by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty's Master's and Ph.D. programs.

Title of the position: Replacement Professor

Duties

• Teaching six courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate levels

• Participating in academic and administrative activities

• Other activities as specified in the collective agreement

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in any relevant field. Candidates who are close to completing a Ph.D. could be considered;

• Demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching and research;

• Professional experience in development practice would be an asset.

Bilingualism

The University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution, and all professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences must be actively bilingual (French and English). Active bilingualism is required at the time of hiring.

Terms and Salary

This three-year contract will begin on July 1, 2026, and end June 30th, 2029, and is non-renewable.

Salary scale for Replacement Professors starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025) for a full-time teaching workload.

Starting Date

July 1st, 2026

Benefits package:

The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance.

Location of Work

School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa, 120 University, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is November 28, 2025; however, applications may be considered after this date until the position is filled.

Complete applications should be submitted through the University of Ottawa Careers application portal.

A complete application must include the following elements:

• Curriculum vitae

• A letter describing their teaching and research experience and interests

• A clear statement of their level of fluency in French and English.

Applicants must request that three referees send letters of recommendation directly to:

Jean-François Rousseau

Interim Director, School of International Development and Global Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences / University of Ottawa

FSS Building, 120 University, Room 8005B

Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5

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The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

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.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.