Didactics of Mathematics; French Position

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As part of the expansion of our research programs, the at the University of Ottawa invites applications for one tenure track position.

The Faculty of Education is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people in the heart of the nation's 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 Education's 2025 strategic plan, which focuses on innovation; educational technologies; a vibrant Francophonie;
Indigenous rights; antiracism, equity and social justice.

We are seeking to fill a position for a professor whose research focuses on didactics of mathematics, particularly in the areas of geometry and algebra teaching as well as digital learning. We particularly value innovative contributions that are sensitive and adapted to the realities of Francophone minority, multilingual, and multicultural environments (including Indigenous perspectives). The candidate must be able to offer courses in mathematics didactics to future teachers of the intermediate and senior cycles who will work in French-language schools in Ontario.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the direction of the Formation à l’enseignement program and will have the capacity to meet all the requirements of the role, including the ability to connect both teaching programs (in French and English), the professional development sector, and the faculty’s graduate program.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic faculty include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities in the form of research, artistic or literacy creation, or professional work; c) academic service activities; and d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: New tenure-track position (Assistant Professor). The rank of Associate Professor could be considered.

Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a which include long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.

Location of work: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Claire Isa Belle, Vice-Dean, Undergraduate programs, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, send us an email at: .

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Your application should include your curriculum vitae, a sample of your published work, a transcript for each university degree awarded, a cover letter describing your interest in this position, your program of research and teaching interests, the names and contact information for three referees.

Final date to receive applications:
October 29, 2025
. The consultation of applications will begin after October 29, 2025; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

More information regarding . 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…