APTPUO - Winter 2027 - AHL3156-A00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 272,000 - 388,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Regular Part-Time Professor in the Faculty of Arts to teach Meditation: Theory and Practice (AHL3156) in Études interdisciplinaires en arts. Courses are held in Lamoureux Hall, with in-person instruction.

Applicants must demonstrate teaching excellence in meditation theory and practice, and a record of research in meditation/contemplative studies. Salary is hourly CAD 239.47 for the 2024-2025 period.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching meditation theory and practice.
• Preference for research in meditation/contemplative studies.
• Ability to teach in-person; development of course materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach Meditation: Theory and Practice according to schedule.
• Engage students in reflective practice and assessments.
• Contribute to scholarly discussions and course development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Meditation mindfulness

Research publications

Education

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

**Posting Reason:**New Position**Location:**Lamoureux Hall**Academic Period:**2027 Winter Semester**Faculty:**Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts**Academic Unit:**Études interdisciplinaires en arts \\\\ Interdisciplinary Study in Arts**Course Title:**Meditation: Theory and Practice**Course Code:**AHL3156**Section:**A00**Course Description:**Meditation: Theory and PracticeStudy of the human capacity for self-awareness and first-hand experience in their own lives. Explorations of contemplative states of mind from diverse disciplinary and theoretical perspectives. Complemented by weekly first-person exercises (Meditation Lab). Critical appraisal of mindfulness practices based on their own experience.**Posting limited to:**Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**2026/11/04**Applications must be received** ****BEFORE**** **(YYYY/MM/DD):**2026/12/05**Expected Enrolment:**25**Approval date:**2026/11/04**Number of credits:**3**Work Hours:**39**Hourly Rate:**Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025)**The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.****These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.****These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.****Course type:**C**Posting type:**Régulier / Regular**Language of instruction:**Anglais | English**Competence in second language:**N/A**Course Schedule:**Vendredi | Friday 14:30-16:00 Vendredi | Friday 16:00-17:30 -**Requirements:**Experience of successful teaching in meditation theory and practice. Preference will be given to an instructor whose own research is within, or closely related to the field of meditation and contemplative studies, who has relevant scholarly researchand publications, and who has a training in meditation/mindfulness practice.Teaching mode: In person.**Additional Information and/or Comments:**An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click,, or to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.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.As the largest bilingual French-English university in the world, we provide our students with over 450 graduate and undergraduate programs. You will teach alongside a team of professors who are passionate about their work and committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as global citizens in a rapidly changing world.