Replacement Professor at the rank of Assistant

Replacement Professor at the rank of Assistant

Replacement Professor at the rank of Assistant

Apply locations Lees Campus Main Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 26, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id JR21342

Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation: APUO

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences_Full Time Professors

Campus: Main Campus

Date Posted: March 17, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE : April 26, 2025

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a non-tenure track Replacement Professor position in Food Science, within the School of Nutrition Sciences.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities with over $340 million in annual research funding. It is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinabé-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada's Capital.

Title of the position: Replacement professor in Food Science at the rank of assistant professor.

Duties: The functions of the replacement professor include, in varying proportions:

• Teaching on and off campus;
• Course preparation activities, including e-learning curriculum;
• Development of lab sessions, including advanced food techniques, in food science courses;
• Academic and administrative service activities.

Terms: Replacement professor for a two-year contract, with the possibility of one renewal.

Wage: Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance.

Location of work: School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, 200 Lees Ave Building FHS, Ottawa ON K1S 5S9

Contact information: Professor Riadh Hammami, Director (interim), School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5. esn.direction@uottawa.ca. Telephone: 613-562-5800 (4110)

Skills requirements:

• Education: PhD or equivalent in Food Science, with emphasis on food chemistry, food physics, food processing or food analysis. Postdoctoral experience in Food Science is preferred.
• Work experience:
  • A demonstrated track record of teaching and course development in food science is preferred.
  • A commitment to teaching and a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Excellent communication skills in either English or French. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Application: Candidates should include the following in their application:

• A cover letter, including a statement on the level of bilingualism.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your teaching or research trajectory; these will be taken into consideration in the selection process).
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and practices (~1 page).
• The names and contact information of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference.

Application deadline: April 25, 2025

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.