Job Description

Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Department of Biology_FT

Campus:

STEM

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/05/26

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

Replacement professor in Biology

The Department of Biology the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one replacement professor position in Biology, to begin July 1, 2026.

Title of the position: Replacement professor

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions, teaching activities (six courses per year) and academic service activities. The candidate will be expected to teach in both official languages.

Terms: A 3-year contract, non-renewable

Wage: Salary scales for Assistant Professors start 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: Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Gendron, 30 Marie-Curie, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Dr. Tuan Bui, Chair, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 160 Gendron, 30 Marie-Curie, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. biochair@uOttawa.ca

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology. Strong teaching experience is essential in cellular /Molecular Biology. Research experience in molecular biology is an asset. The successful candidate must be able to teach in English and French, the two official languages of the University, upon taking up the position.

• Work experience:
  • A cover letter.
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae. (Please indicate any work stoppage, such as parental or sick leave, that would have had an impact on your career. We will take this into account during the selection process.)
  • A teaching record that demonstrates excellence in teaching in the biological sciences and the application of this experience in major courses from Years 1 to 3.
  • A statement of research interests and how equity, diversity and inclusion principles will be incorporated into teaching to research group members (one to two pages).
  • The names of three contact persons for letters of recommendation.
  • Self-identification form: The University of Ottawa is committed to providing its university community with a leadership and knowledgeable environment where equity, diversity and inclusion prevail. We strongly encourage individuals from the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women, as well as all qualified individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to work constructively with equity-based communities. diversity and inclusion, to apply. We invite all applicants to complete the self-identification questionnaire which can be found online

Application deadline: Applications received by May 30th, 2026, will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online

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.

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.