Assistant Professor of Public Policy

Ipsa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Policy. The app is open area of specialization; successful candidate will demonstrate strong research and publication record and ability to teach in Public Policy in English and French.

Duties include research and publication, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Administration, supervising graduate students, and contributing to university

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Policy or a related field.
• Ability to teach Public Policy in English and French at time of appointment.
• Quality of teaching record and publication record.

Responsibilities

• Research activities and publication.
• Teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Public Administration.
• Supervision of graduate students.
• Participation in educational and administrative activities of the University.
• Performing duties per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Teaching Public Policy

Graduate supervision

Research publication

Bilingual English/French

Education

PhD in Public Policy

Job description

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The School of Political Studies, within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in PUBLIC POLICY.

Candidates must demonstrate expertise, as well as a strong research and publication record, in Public Policy (open area of specialization).

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.

The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises nine departments, schools and institutes, which offer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 10,000 students, 260 full-time professors, and a wide array of programs and research centres, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the University of Ottawa. Its graduate students are trained by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty’s Master’s and Ph.D. programs.

DUTIES

• Research activities and publication
• Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Public Administration Programs
• Supervision of graduate students
• Commitment to participating in the educational and administrative activities of the University
• Performing any other activity provided for in the Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Public Policy or a related field
• Ability to teach in Public Policy at the time of appointment
• Ability to teach in both English and French at the time of appointment
• Quality of teaching record
• Quality of publication and research record

CONTACT PERSON

Marie-Josée Massicotte
Director, School of Political Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
[e-mail] .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2026. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position has been successfully filled.

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