APTPUO - Winter 2027 - AHL3300/5300-A00

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 280,000 - 377,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Creativity and Innovation (AHL3300/5300) at the Main Campus for the Winter 2027 term. The course runs Tue 19:00-22:00, carries 3 credits, with a 39-hour work expectation and compensation described as $239.47 per hour (teaching).

The appointment requires a PhD in psychology or related field and evidence of teaching excellence in creativity disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience of successful 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

PhD or higher

Research publications

Problem-based learning

Education

PhD in psychology or arts

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.

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.

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.

The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.