Assistant Professor, but higher ranks may be considered under exceptional circumstances

Title of the Position: Assistant Professor, but higher ranks may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Duties: Responsibilities include: a) active research and knowledge mobilization program; b) teaching; c) recruitment and supervision of graduate students; d) service to the community.

• Maintaining and developing a research program in political philosophy, preferably, with a component in applied political philosophy, resulting in scholarly publication and research grants.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in political philosophy in both French and English.
• Recruiting and training graduate students.
• Working collaboratively in research and university service.
• Participating in administrative activities of the department and service to the broader university community.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Wage: Salary scale for an assistant professor rank starts at $89,622 (as of May 1, 2023).

Benefits Package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.

Location of Work:  Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Contact Information (inquiries and questions):

Dr. Mitia Rioux-Beaulne, Director, Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5. E-mail: [email protected]

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a scholar in Political philosophy, with all of the following:

A doctorate (Ph.D.) by July 1, 2024 in a relevant discipline;

A demonstrated track record of scholarly excellence in political philosophy;

Evidence to support the establishment of an innovative research program, including a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences;

A demonstrated ability or concrete plan to attract external funding;

Evidence of teaching experience or training at the university level;

A commitment to teaching and graduate training in our Department’s programs;

A commitment to principles related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the research and teaching;

Active bilingualism in French and English at the time of hiring;

The ability to teach in French at the time of hiring;