Job Family:
Academic Leadership and Faculty
Union affiliation:
APUO
Faculty/Department:
BMI Professors
Campus:
Main Campus
Date Posted:
août 09, 2023
Closing Date:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above
Assistant and Associate Professor position
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position related to host-pathogen interaction within the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology and the Center for Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation (CI3). This new faculty member will have a background that will allow them to successfully develop a dynamic and collaborative research program focusing on host-pathogen interaction with a specific focus on emerging bacteria.
The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities with over $340 million in annual research funding. The University is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe-Algonquin people, at the heart of Ottawa’s health research and education campus. Together with its
affiliated research institutes
, the Faculty of Medicine consistently ranks among the top Faculties of Medicine in Canada for research impact and intensity.
The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology comprises over 100 faculty members. It features a vibrant research atmosphere addressing fundamental questions in basic biomedical research with strong links to translational and clinical research. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vigorous and independent research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs in French.
Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher rank of Associate Professor will only be considered should the successful candidate possess an appropriate level of experience and commensurate achievements.
Number of positions available: One (1)
Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities evidenced by research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) academic service activities; and d) supervision of graduate students and other research trainees.
Terms: Tenure-track position.
Wage: Assistant Professor salary scale commensurate according to APUO salary scale. Note: salary for higher ranks is commensurate according to rank and experience.
Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package, which includes long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, the University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.
Relocation expenses: The successful candidate may be eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the University policy.
Location of work:
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5
Skill requirements:
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Education: PhD or MD/PhD
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Work experience: Postdoctoral experience, or equivalent, with demonstrated excellent research achievements. A commitment to teaching and graduate training, a strong track record in, and a commitment to, interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Language: Fluently bilingual (French & English)
Application deadline: July 30, 2023. Note: applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers website.
The application package must include a letter of intent, a description of the future research plan (2 pages), curriculum vitae, and a description of the teaching philosophy.
Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:
Chair, Host-pathogen Interaction Search Committee
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5
Or by email:
subject line "BMI – Host-Pathogen Interaction"
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.
According to government policy, 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 at 613-562-5958. 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. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting.
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
. 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.
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.
