Assistant Professor – Biological Sciences Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation

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at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the .

The teaching and pedagogical innovation will focus on the following areas: human physiology, pathophysiology and anatomy. The teaching responsibilities will require an active knowledge of French.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, with over $340 million in annual research funding. It is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's Capital.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine comprises over 100 faculty members and features a vibrant research atmosphere. It addresses fundamental questions in basic biomedical research and has strong links to translational and clinical research. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous program of independent, externally funded research and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher rank of Associate Professor will only be considered should the successful candidate possess an appropriate level of experience and commensurate achievements, and according to budgetary approval.

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:

Terms: Vacant tenure-track position

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Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025)

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a , which includes long-term 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: Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, 451, Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8M5

Contact information: Dr. Katalin Tóth, Chair, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa ON K1H 8M5.

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The application package must include a teaching dossier, your teaching philosophy (1 page), sample syllabi, course materials and teaching evaluations. The application must also include a description of current and future research plans for pedagogical research (2 pages) along with your curriculum vitae.

Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Katalin Tóth, Chair,

Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Faculty of Medicine

University of Ottawa

451 Smyth Road

Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5

Or by email: , subject line "CMM – Teaching"

Final date to receive applications: July 12, 2025.

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applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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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…