APTPUO - Winter 2027 - AHL3300/5300-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. The course, Creativity and Innovation (AHL3300/5300), will be taught in person at Main Campus during the 2027 Winter Semester.

Candidates should hold a PhD in psychology or an arts-related field, demonstrate teaching excellence in creativity theory, and show publications and research activity. Salary is set per hour with collective agreement terms.

Qualifications

• Experience of successful teaching in creativity and innovation or related field.
• Doctoral studies in creativity theory, psychology or related field with evidenced expertise (publications, projects).
• Evidence of problem-based learning and commitment to the creative method, as shown by CV.
• University teaching experience in creativity is an asset.
• Relevant academic research and publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach Creativity and Innovation course in person.
• Prepare lectures, assessments and feedback for students.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and active learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Publications

Problem-based learning

Education

PhD in psychology or arts discipline or related field

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location

Main Campus

Academic Period

2027 Winter Semester

Faculty

Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Academic Unit

Études interdisciplinaires en arts \\ Interdisciplinary Study in Arts

Course Title

Creativity and Innovation

Course Code

AHL3300/5300

Section

A00

Course Description

AHL 3300 Creativity and Innovation (3 units)

This interdisciplinary course is intended to appeal to students who have a broad interest in the creative process, innnovation, and entrepreneurship. This highly interactive course will help students develop techniques and skills for improving the flexibility and originality of their thinking. They will explore approaches used by individuals and organizations to create and sustain innovation. Topics include: everyday creativity and eliminating mental blocks, creative thinking techniques, idea selection approaches, design thinking, techniques for creative thinking, conditions that promote creativity and innovation, design for interaction. This course, which emphasizes collaborative learning, will also explore the social context for creativity and innovation. Throughout this course, students will explore and challenge their own creative processes and acquire scholarly knowledge of creativity.

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

45

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

Mardi | Tuesday 19:00-22:00 - -

Requirements

• Experience of successfull teaching in the field of creativity and innovation or in a closely related discipline.
• Doctoral studies in a field related to creativity theory, psychology or a closely related field, with evidence of expertise in critical and reflective methodologies (publications, projects).
• Evidence of problem-based learning and commitment to the creative method, as demonstrated by CV.
• Minimum of a PhD in psychology or arts discipline or related field.
• University teaching experience in the field of creativity is an asset.
• Relevant academic research and publications.

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 here for the main unit , here for the OLBI unit , or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.

University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion

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.

Covid-19 Vaccination

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.