Posting Reason: New Position Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty Union affiliation: APUO Faculty/Department: Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics_Professors and Researchers Campus: Main Campus Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/24 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a position in urban sustainability. This tenure-track appointment will be made at the assistant professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. The position will primarily complement and contribute to the Department’s expertise in human geography. The Department seeks a scholar whose research and teaching examine urban environmental change, with an emphasis on social, political and/or economic responses to the challenge of building resilient cities.
Position title: Assistant Professor
The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose research examines any of the following:
The environmental and social implications of contemporary urban form and development
Urban governance and political ecology
Housing, affordability and climate adaptation
Transportation, mobility and urban infrastructure
Community & neighbourhood mobilization in response to environmental change and evolving urban landscapes
Technological innovations and sustainability transitions
Energy systems, built environments and social resilience
Approaches to social equity and urban sustainability
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 in Canada’s capital. The start date is expected to be July 1, 2027.
Duties Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in both French and English
Scholarly activities, research and knowledge mobilization
Academic service and administration of the department
Recruitment and supervision of students
A commitment to building the discipline and academic unit, including graduate programming, is required. To this end,



the successful candidate must establish a rigorous research program that includes grants from major funding agencies such as SSHRC or a clearly defined plan to develop an active research program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in English and French.
Terms Current Tenure-track position
Salary The starting salary for an Assistant Professor is $99,377 (according to the scale in effect as of May 1, 2025).
Benefits package long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
supplementary health benefits
a pension plan
optional life insurance
reimbursement for relation expenses
Work location Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Ottawa, 60 University Private, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5.
Contact Information (for inquiries) Please address questions about this position to Dr. Anders Knudby, Director, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Ottawa, 60 University Private, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5. E-mail: [email protected]
Required qualifications Possess a doctorate (Ph.D.) by July 1, 2027 in Geography or a related discipline
Candidates must have excellent communication skills in English or French
English-French bilingualism is an asset
Active knowledge of Canada’s two official languages (French and English) is a requirement for tenure
Evidence of an established and innovative research program and a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences
An ability to attract external funding
Evidence of successful teaching at a post-secondary institution
Experience attracting and supervising graduate students is an asset
Deadline Applications received by October 16, 2026, will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.
More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online.
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.
The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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.
For more detail about the department, please visit: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-arts/geography-environment-geomatics
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.
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