Assistant Professor â Physical and Sports Activity Education, Health and Well-Being (French program)
Assistant Professor â Physical and Sports Activity Education, Health and Well-Being (French program)
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March 12 2025Applications must be received BEFORE:
As part of a major expansion of its research programs the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenuretrack position.
The Faculty of Education is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the AnishinaabeAlgonquin people in the heart of the nations capital. With more than sixty professors we offer an exceptional intellectual environment to students educational researchers and professors. This recruitment also reflects the Faculty of Educations 2025 strategic plan which focuses on innovation educational technologies a vibrant Francophonie Indigenous rights antiracisms equity and social justice.
Title of the Position: Physical and Sports Activity Education Health and WellBeing (French programs)
We are seeking to hire a dynamic professor to teach and conduct research in the fields of physical education health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels (undergraduate masters and doctoral). Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience of the Ontario elementary and secondary school curriculum Canadian competencies as well as international trends and associations. The successful candidate will demonstrate innovation inclusion and creativity in various teaching contexts such as online inperson gymnasium and outdoor learning environments; and critically situate physical education health and wellbeing within a broader physical activity for life orientation.
Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research artistic or literary creation or professional work; c) academic service activities d) supervision of graduate students.
Terms: Tenuretrack position (Assistant Professor)
Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $99377 (as of May 1 2025)
Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes longterm disability insurance basic group life insurance health insurance University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.
Location of work:University of Ottawa Faculty of Education Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Contact information: El Hadji Yaya Kon ViceDean Graduate Programs Faculty of Education University of Ottawa Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 email: .
Skills requirements:
- Education: Ph.D. in Education or equivalent in a field related to the position.
- Work experience:
- A demonstrated excellent research track record in Health Professions Education or related field of studies.
- A demonstrated ability to teach in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Ability to teach hybrid and online courses.
- Excellent communication skills in English. Passive knowledge of the other official language in Canada is a requirement for tenure. EnglishFrench bilingualism is an asset.
The application should include:
- an uptodate resume
- a sample of publications
- the names and contact information of three respondents
- a transcript for each university degree
- a cover letter that specifically indicates the coveted position and details your research program and interests in teaching.
Application deadline: April 7 2025. The consultation of applications will begin after April 7 2025; however we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.
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 SelfIdentification 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 ViceProvost Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160year 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 Covid19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid19 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
