Educational Leadership and Policies (francophone education sector)

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Faculty of Education_FT

Campus:

Lamoureux Hall

Date Posted:

octobre 26, 2023

Closing Date:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

As part of a major expansion of its research programs, the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position. 

The Faculty of Education is located on the unceded ancestral land of the Algonquin people, in the heart of Canada’s capital. It provides its education students, its education researchers, and its 60 professors with a stimulating intellectual environment. This recruitment effort is also part of the Faculty’s 2025 Strategic Plan, which focuses on innovation, educational technologies, a dynamic Francophonie, Indigenous rights, anti-racism, equity, and social justice.

Position title: Assistant professor in Educational Leadership and Policies (Francophone education sector)

Background: The Faculty of Education plays a leading role in research on education in French in Ontario and in Canada.

The incumbent will focus their knowledge mobilization and research activities on leadership among school executives and principals, and on educational policies that address issues involving inclusion, organizational justice and equity for academic success.

We are seeking candidates who can conduct research on the systemic thinking and skills of school executives and principals, the leadership practices that promote academic success among students and the well-being of all, strategic management, managing diversity and emerging problems, such as violence and disrespect in the workplace, disengagement and work-related burnout. The incumbent would also conduct research on Francophone education in minority language and multicultural settings, including issues related to immigration and the inclusion of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities.

This research could intersect fields such as educational philosophy, policy analysis and organizational theory, and the social sciences.

We encourage applications from individuals who wish to build ties with school boards and community organizations in order to improve research and training opportunities for teaching staff, principals and education executives in Ontario, in Canada, and internationally, and who also wish to strengthen the Faculty’s interdisciplinary relations with other uOttawa faculties (faculties of Social Sciences, Arts, Science, Medicine, Health Sciences and the Telfer School of Management).

Duties: The functions of a member of the teaching staff include, to varying degrees: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities that involve research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) service to the University community; and d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: Assistant professor (leading to a tenure-track appointment)

Remuneration: Base salary for assistant professors is $89,622 (based on the scale in effect as of May 1, 2023).

Benefits: The University of Ottawa provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes long-term disability coverage, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan, and reimbursement of eligible moving expenses.

Work location: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5.

Contact: Claire IsaBelle, Vice-Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa (Ontario) K1N 6N5, vdgouv@uOttawa.ca. 

Education and work experience:

• Education: PhD in education or equivalent degree in a field related to the position
• Work experience:
• Competencies in research on education policy and leadership for education executives and principals, or in a related field
• Proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communications skills in French, both spoken and written. Tenure is conditional on a passive knowledge of English. Bilingualism (English-French) is an asset
• Knowledge of the Franco-Ontarian school system or of Francophone minority settings in Canada is an asset.

The application package must include:

• a cover letter listing the exact title of the position, the details of your research program, and your areas of interest in teaching
• an up-to-date curriculum vitae
• a sample of published articles
• the name and contact information of three references

Application deadline: November 30, 2023. We will begin reviewing applications on November 30, 2023, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. However, applications received by November 30 will be given priority.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Ottawa’s careers portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring that its professors, staff and students enjoy a leadership and knowledge environment in which equity, diversity and inclusion thrive. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous persons from Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diversive and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one ore more designated groups should complete the confidential Employment Equity Questionnaire when they submit their application.

In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please state whether you are legally allowed to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If we invite you to move forward in the selection process, please notify us of any specific accommodations you may require by emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at vra.affairesprofessorales@uOttawa.ca. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.

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 Self-Identification 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 Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year 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 Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 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.

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