Winter term 2027

Vacancy: 1

Salary: 7717.92$*

*As indicated in Appendix A of the collective agreement for part-time professors.

Functions:

A Part-Time Professor is required for the following course:

Term

Course code

Course title

Faculty

Winter 2027

HUM 1502

Ecological literacy

Faculties of Human Sciences and Philosophy

Description of the delivery mode: This type of course is offered in the classroom, in the presence of the professor and students.

Date

Schedule

Mode of Delivery

Language

January 11, 2027-April 14, 2027

Monday 9:00 AM-12:00PM In person

French

Course description: Introduction to basic ecological literacy and its importance to Environmental Humanities, and the interconnected fields of leadership, ecology and equity. Topics include evolution and planetary processes necessary to understand the significance of climate change, species extinction, and the hydrologic cycle, and their significance to social issues.

Required experience and qualifications:

- A M.A. or Ph.D. in environmental science or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ecosystem functioning and environmental processes associated with climate change, biodiversity loss, and disruptions to hydrological cycles.




- Demonstrated ability to articulate the interconnections between environmental sciences and the environmental humanities.
- Fluency in French and passive understanding of the second official language (English).
- Expertise in community-based and/or experiential pedagogical approaches in adult education.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse abilities, genders, cultures, and other dimensions of diversity, as well as to students’ concerns and needs.
- Proficiency in online learning technologies (e.g., Zoom and Brightspace).

Please submit your application (letter of intent and CV) online using the job posting system, by September 29, 2026, 11:59 PM. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which course you are applying for and how your expertise aligns with the course requirements.

Please note that Saint-Paul University will prioritize the professors that are already affiliated with the University according to article 14.6 of the part time professor’s collective agreement.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. We will be contacting only those candidates who have been chosen for the next step of the selection process.

📌 Part-time Professor HUM 1502-Winter 2027 (Ottawa)
🏢 Université Saint-Paul
📍 Ottawa