The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, associated with the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership graduate program, School of Public Policy and Administration. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track).
About the Positions
Fields of Specialization: Philanthropy: nonprofit Leadership and Management
Academic Unit: School of Public Policy and Administration
Category of Appointment: Associate Professor
Rank/Position Title: Chair in Philanthropy
Start Date: July 1, 2026 or as soon as possible after that date
Closing Date: October 15, 2025
Qualifications:
This position requires:
- A track record of high-quality, scholarly, peer-reviewed research on issues relating to philanthropy, charities and nonprofits;
- A PhD in a relevant discipline;
- A record of success in attracting external research funding;
- Experience attracting, supervising, and mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows;
- Capacity to attract, develop and build relationships with sector leaders, the MPNL Advisory Council, public officials and other researchers in university and professional settings;
- A track record of mobilizing research for non-academic audiences;
- Willingness to assume a leadership role in the MPNL program;
- A teaching record that suggests a capacity for outstanding teaching contributions at the graduate level with instruction delivered online and in-person executive-style; and
- Willingness and potential for development and teaching of professional development courses.
Application Instructions:
Applications must be sent electronically to PhilanthropyChair@carleton.ca
Complete applications will include:
- a signed letter of application;
- curriculum vitae;
- three publications;
- and a five-page statement describing:
- the proposed research program including research objectives, potential contribution to knowledge, and methods;
- the training and mentoring plan; and
- experience and/or future plans to help advance the university’s EDI action plan.
To see the full position posting
Please visit Carleton University’s Deputy Provost’s website.