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New PositionJob Family:
Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation:
APUOFaculty/Department:
School of Psychology_FTCampus:
Social Sciences BuildingDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/10/17Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Replacement Faculty Positions
The School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for two (2) replacement faculty positions. We are looking for candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Introductory/general psychology, with evidence of experience teaching large classes
Research methods
Clinical psychology (e.g., psychopathology, assessment, treatment modalities)
Child development
Please state in your cover letter which of the above specialties relates to your application.
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.
Title of the position: Replacement Professor
Duties:
• Teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Participating in academic and administrative activities.
• Other activities as specified in the collective agreement.
Qualifications:
Hold a doctorate in psychology. Candidates who are close to completing a doctorate may be considered.
Demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching.
Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario is an asset.
Bilingualism
Active bilingualism is required at the time of hiring. The language of work at the School of psychology is both French and English. The selected candidates must demonstrate that they are able to teach in both French and English.
Terms and Salary:
The three-year contract will begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2029, and is non-renewable. Salary scale for replacement professors starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025) for a full-time teaching workload.
Starting Date:
July 1, 2026
Benefits package:
The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance.
Location of Work
School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, 120 University, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is November 16, 2025; however, applications may be considered after this date until the positions are filled.
Complete applications should be submitted through the University of Ottawa Careers application portal.
A complete application must include the following elements:
Curriculum vitae
A letter describing their teaching and research experience and interests
A clear statement of their level of fluency in French and English.
Applicants must indicate the position they wish to apply on by indicating their area of expertise as mentioned above.
Applicants must request that three referees send letters of recommendation directly to:
Professor Sylvain Gagnon
Director, School of Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences / University of Ottawa
Vanier Hall, 136 Jean-Jacques Lussier, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5
E-mail: [email protected]
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 application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada
The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [email protected]. 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.
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