Earth and Environmental Sciences - Replacement Professor

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences of the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one replacement professor position in Earth and Environmental Sciences, to begin January 1, 2026. Located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Anishinabé-Algonquin people, the University of Ottawa is at the heart of Canada’s capital with unparalleled opportunity for collaborations with governmental agencies for funding and samples (e.g., Canadian Museum of Nature, GSC).

Title of the position: Replacement Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: teaching activities (five courses per year) and academic service activities.
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 Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Contact information: Dr. Glenn Milne, Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, [email protected]

Skills requirements:
Education:

• PhD or equivalent in Geology, Geological Sciences or Earth Sciences.

Work experience:

• University-level teaching in mineralogy, petrology, petrography, and geochemistry
• The candidate will be expected to deliver courses in both official languages at the time of employment.
• Research experience in academia and/or industry experience will be an asset.
• Experience in supervising (under)graduate students will be an asset.

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

Interested candidates should submit a package including:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• Strategies of the candidate's pedagogical approach to teaching Earth Sciences
• Two confidential professional reference letters sent directly to [email protected]

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In accordance with 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.

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The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 175-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.