Posting Reason: New Position
Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty
Union affiliation: APUO
Faculty/Department: School of Political Studies_FT
Campus: Main Campus
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/05
SCHOOL OF POLITICAL STUDIES FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Public Policy
The School of Political Studies , within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in PUBLIC POLICY. Candidates must demonstrate expertise, as well as a strong research and publication record, in Public Policy (open area of specialization). 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.
DUTIES Research activities and publication
Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Public Administration Programs
Supervision of graduate students
Commitment to participating in the educational and administrative activities of the University
Performing any other activity provided for in the Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS PhD in Public Policy or a related field




Ability to teach in Public Policy at the time of appointment
Ability to teach in both English and French at the time of appointment
Quality of teaching record
Quality of publication and research record
BILINGUALISM As a bilingual institution, the University of Ottawa requires all professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences to demonstrate active bilingualism in English and French before being granted tenure. The working language of the School of Political Studies is French. The University offers faculty members and their spouses/partners the prospect to take courses to improve their proficiency in their second language.
TERMS New tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor
SALARY Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $ 99,377 (as of May 1, 2025)
STARTING DATE July 1, 2027
BENEFITS PACKAGE The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package , which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.
LOCATION OF WORK The School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa, 120 University, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
APPLICATION DEADLINE December 1, 2026
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 applic

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📌 Tenure-track faculty position - Public Policy (Quebec City)
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