Posting Reason:New Position
Job Family:Academic Leadership and Faculty
Union affiliation:APUO
Faculty/Department:Faculty of Education_FT
Campus:Main Campus
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/05
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):As part of the expansion of our research programs, the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for one tenure track position.
The Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Learning, Assessment, and Educational Innovation. We seek an innovative and forward-thinking scholar whose research advances understanding of how learners develop knowledge, engagement, skills, and competencies and how educational practices, curricula, and assessment can be designed and evaluated to improve learning and educational outcomes.
We are particularly interested in research that connects the science of learning with rigorous assessment, evaluation, and evidence-informed educational practice. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, mathematics and STEM education; curriculum and learning design; assessment and measurement; learning analytics; educational interventions; discipline-specific learning and pedagogy; engagement; and the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
We welcome candidates whose research employs rigorous quantitative or mixed-methods approaches and, in particular, those with expertise in longitudinal and multilevel analysis, structural equation modeling, psychometrics, assessment design, large-scale assessment, experimental or quasi-experimental designs, randomized or design-based trials. Candidates whose research addresses educational equity, student wellbeing, persistence, engagement, or other factors influencing learning and educational success are also encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an ambitious, externally funded program of research; contribute to graduate research training; strengthen the Faculty's methodological and research capacity; collaborate across disciplinary and institutional boundaries; and provide leadership in advancing evidence-informed educational practice. We particularly welcome candidates whose work has the potential to connect learning research with pressing challenges in contemporary education and to contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives at the University of Ottawa and beyond.
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). Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor may be considered for exceptional candidates with a strong record of accomplishments.
Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).
Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package 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: John Ranellucci, Vice-Dean of Research and Professional Development, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, send us an email at: [redacted].
Skills requirements:- Education: Ph.D. in Education or equivalent in a field related to the position.
- Work Experience: A demonstrated excellent track record of research in the fields of learning, assessment, and educational innovation (or another field related to the position). A demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in a context of interdisciplinary collaboration. Ability to teach hybrid and on-line courses.
- Passive knowledge of French is essential. Full French-English bilingualism is considered an asset.
Your application should include:
- A 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.
Application deadline: December 20, 2026. The consultation of applications will begin after December 20, 2026; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
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