Education - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Faculty of Education_FT

Campus:

Lamoureux Hall

Date Posted:

November 01, 2023

Closing Date:

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

As part of a major expansion of its research programs, the Faculty of Education of the University of Ottawa is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position.

The Faculty of Education is located on the unceded ancestral land of the Algonquin people, in the heart of Canada’s capital. It provides its education students, its education researchers, and its 60 professors with a stimulating intellectual environment. This recruitment effort is also part of the Faculty’s 2025 Strategic Plan, which focuses on innovation, educational technologies, a dynamic Francophonie, Indigenous rights, anti-racism, equity, and social justice.

Position title: Assistant professor in Education – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) (Francophone education sector)

This recruitment process aligns with University initiatives to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion among students, teachers and education executives to combat discrimination experienced by certain groups and individuals (based on their sexual orientation, skin colour, origin, religion, intellectual or physical limitations, etc.) notably due to their under-representation in society. This recruitment aims to hire a candidate who is also interested in issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education and who would adopt an interdisciplinary approach consistent with the needs and challenges that students face in the post-pandemic 21st century.

We are seeking candidates who can contribute to current practices and research on EDI education in a Francophone setting in Ontario, in Canada, and internationally. Among the research topics explored will be theories and trends on equity and inclusion of groups and individuals from minority communities, regardless of type, with a view to better understanding the processes inherent to them. This research could also cut across other areas of inclusive education or fields such as history, specialized education, environmental education, curriculum theory, leadership, etc. The incumbent will also need to know the current direction of topics related to the concept of diversity and the methods used to take diversity into account.

We encourage applications from individuals who wish to work in interdisciplinary ways with other faculties and institutes at the University (such as the faculties of Social Sciences, Arts, Health Sciences) to foster links with school boards and community organizations in order to improve research on, and educational opportunities for, students encountering discrimination in Ontario, in Canada, or internationally.

Duties: The functions of a member of the teaching staff include, to varying degrees: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities that involve research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) service to the University community; and d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: Assistant professor (leading to a tenure-track appointment)

Remuneration: Base salary for assistant professors is $89,622 (based on the scale in effect as of May 1, 2023).

Benefits: The University of Ottawa provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes long-term disability coverage, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan, and reimbursement of eligible moving expenses.

Work location: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5.

Contact: Claire IsaBelle, Vice-Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5, . 

Education and work experience:

Education: PhD in education or equivalent degree in a field related to the position Work experience: Competencies in teaching and research in the field of education or a related field.Proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.Excellent communications skills in French, both spoken and written. Tenure is conditional on a passive knowledge of English. Bilingualism (English-French) is an asset.

The application package must include:

a cover letter listing the exact title of the position, the details of your research program, and your areas of interest in teaching an up-to-date curriculum vitae a sample of published articles the name and contact information of three references

Application deadline: November 30, 2023 . We will begin reviewing applications on November 30, 2023, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. However, applications received by November 30th will be given priority.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Ottawa’s careers portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring that its professors, staff and students enjoy a leadership and knowledge environment in which equity, diversity and inclusion thrive. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous persons in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Employment Equity Questionnaire when they submit their application.

In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please state if you are legally allowed to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If we invite you to move forward in the selection process, please notify us of any specific accommodations you may require by emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at . All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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

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.

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