Position Title

Assistant Professor

Duties

- a) teaching activities;
- b) scholarly activities manifested through research and peer-reviewed publications;
- c) activities related to service to the university community;
- and d) supervision of graduate students.

A commitment to developing discipline and academic unity, including graduate programs, is required.

To this end, the successful candidate must have established 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 the undergraduate and graduate levels, in English and French, upon attainment of tenure.

Terms

New 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 advantages
- a pension plan
- optional life insurance
- reimbursement for relaxation expenses

Work location

Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier East, 8th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Contact (for inquiries)

Dr. Patrice Philie, Director, Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, email:

Required qualifications

- A Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related discipline completed no later than July 1, 2027;
- Evidence of an established and innovative research program, together with a record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations;
- Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding;
- Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level;
- Have excellent communication skills in French or English.
- French-English bilingualism is an asset.
- Active knowledge of Canada’s two official languages (French and English) is a requirement for tenure.
- Experience recruiting and supervising graduate students (an asset).

Deadline

Applications received by October 16, 2026,



will be fully considered; however, the position will remain open until it is filled.

Further details

Further details about academic careers can be found online.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

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.

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.

University commitment

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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