Lead international research strategy at the University of Ottawa, using bilingual communication and partnership-building expertise on the Main Campus. Reporting to the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, the Associate Vice-President provides senior leadership for the international research portfolio. The position develops institutional partnerships, strategic plans, policies, and processes supporting university priorities. It also represents uOttawa internationally and collaborates with the Vice-Provost, International, and Vice-Provost, Graduate Studies. The work requires research administration, change management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop programs and policies increasing international research presence
- Build strategic partnerships and institutional research agreements




- Implement the three-year international research action plan
- Represent uOttawa with international research bodies
- Lead international events, delegations, and missions abroad

Requirements:
- PhD and extensive international research ecosystem knowledge
- Skilled knowledge of French and English
- At least ten years’ academic research administration experience
- Experience managing in a unionized environment
- Leadership, planning, analytical, and communication skills Shape uOttawa’s international research portfolio through strategic partnerships, bilingual leadership, and evidence-based institutional planning.

📌 Associate Vice-President International Research (Ottawa)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa