Replacement professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability insurance

Health insurance

University of Ottawa pension plan

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Replacement Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The position is based in Ottawa, within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, STEM Complex.

The role includes teaching five courses annually and contributing to academic service activities. The appointment is a 3-year non-renewable contract with a starting salary of 99,377 CAD per year, enhanced by a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD or equivalent in Geology, Geological Sciences or Earth Sciences.
• University-level teaching in mineralogy, petrology, petrography, and geochemistry.
• Research experience in academia and/or industry experience will be an asset.
• Experience in supervising (under)graduate students will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teaching activities (five courses per year).
• Academic service activities.

Skills

University-level teaching

Mineralogy

Petrology

Geochemistry

Education

PhD or equivalent in Geology

Job description

Position Title

Replacement Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Location

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Duties

• Teaching activities (five courses per year)
• Academic service activities

Contract and Salary

Terms: A 3-year contract, non-renewable.

Wage: Salary scales for Assistant Professors start at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits

• long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance
• 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.

Skills and Experience

• Education: PhD or equivalent in Geology, Geological Sciences or Earth Sciences.
• Work experience: University-level teaching in mineralogy, petrology, petrography, and geochemistry.
• Research experience in academia and/or industry experience will be an asset.
• Experience in supervising (under)graduate students will be an asset.

Contact Information

Dr. Glenn Milne, Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, [e-mail]

Application Deadline

Application deadline: Applications received by June 20, 2025 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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.

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