Physics - Professor (Replacement Position)

The Department of Physics of the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one replacement professor position in Physics, to begin September 1^st, 2025. 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 Physics

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 French and English.

Terms: A 2-year contract, 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 Physics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Michel Godin, Chair, Department of Physics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5, [email protected].

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related discipline.
• Work experience:

We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in teaching at the undergraduate level in Physics, in both official languages. Research experience in academia and/or industry will be an asset. Experience in supervising (under)graduate students will also be an asset. The ability of the candidate to participate in more than one of the established research groups will be viewed as an asset. Applicants are encouraged to provide a statement of their research interests and possible research collaborations with members of the department. For more details on this and other aspects of the department: Department of Physics | Faculty of Science (uottawa.ca).

Interested candidates should submit a package including:

• A curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Contact details of three referees who would provide a letter of recommendation for the selected candidate.

Application deadline: Applications received by July 16, 2025 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply.

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.

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 emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

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.