University of Ottawa Hiring: Faculty Positions in Public Administration

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 MANAGEMENT and one (1) in PUBLIC POLICY.

Candidates must demonstrate expertise, as well as a strong research and publication record, in Public Management (open area of specialization).

Duties

  • Research activities and publication
  • Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Public Management Programs
  • Supervision of graduate students
  • Commitment to participating in the educational and administrative activities of the units and the Faculty
  • Performing any other activity provided for in the Collective Agreement

Qualifications

  • PhD in Public Management or a related field
  • Ability to teach in Public Management 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

Location Of Work

The School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa, 120 University, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5

Starting Date

July 1, 2027

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 opportunity to take courses to improve their proficiency in their second language.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position has been successfully filled.

Application Package

Candidates interested in applying must submit a complete application package including the following:

  • A curriculum vitae;
  • A letter outlining their teaching and research experience and interests;
  • An indication of their proficiency in English and French;
  • Samples of their major publications and teaching evaluations;
  • Three (3) confidential letters of reference.

Must be sent directly to : Marie-Josée Massicotte, Director, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa politi@uottawa.ca.

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