Associate Vice-President, International Research

Job Type: Employee

Job Family:
Academic Upper Management Faculty/Service

Department:
Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation

Campus:
Main Campus

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/02

Reporting directly to the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI), the incumbent brings the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to achieve maximum quality and productivity in the delivery of an International Research and supports to the University of Ottawa community. The incumbent will play a key role in securing the University’s leadership position within the international research ecosystems. Services include activities to support international research supported thematics by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as well as other local, national or international bodies whose aim is to develop international research & collaboration.

As a senior member of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation executive team, the incumbent will play a key leadership role in the strategic development and management of the international Research portfolio. The portfolio serves the University’s mission to be among the leading public research‑intensive universities in the world, in support of the University’s strategic objectives. In close collaboration with the Vice-Provost, International, the AVP IR will enhance and expand the University’s Strategy for International Research activities, identify opportunities and foster international partnerships to increase uOttawa reputation on the international stage and generate new Research revenues.

The incumbent will also be a champion and primary voice in promoting internationally the University’s Research. The incumbent will contribute to thought leadership in Research in a variety of venues such as conferences, advisory and expert panels, workshops, journals and invited speaking engagements. In close collaboration with the Vice-Provost, International, the AVP IR will provide strategic direction and leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of an international strategy, as well as policies and processes in the planning, conduct and administration of strategic institutional initiatives.

The incumbent will establish a climate of teamwork within the portfolio of the VPRI as well as faculties by engaging staff and building on their experience and areas of expertise. The incumbent will ensure that protocols and procedures for the management and operation of portfolio activities are consistent with those in place within the OVPRI and other central service units.

In addition, the incumbent will bring to the role superb communications and change management abilities and business acumen combined with a deep respect for academic research and innovation, outstanding competence in building relationships and promoting opportunities. The Associate Vice-President, International Research, is responsible for the following: