Criminology - Replacement Professor, 3-year term

The Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for one (1) replacement professor position for a three-year term. We are looking for candidate with expertise in the area surveillance and security; the ability to teach in both French and English, and substantial experience teaching in criminology. Priority will be given to candidates with the proven ability to teach courses in policing, research methods, white collar crime, and criminological theory.

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.

The Faculty of Social Sciences comprises nine departments, schools and institute, which offer undergraduate, Master’s and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 10,000 students, 260 full-time professors, and a wide array of programs and research centres, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the University of Ottawa. Its graduate students are trained by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty’s Master’s and Ph.D. programs.

TITLE OF THE POSITION: Replacement Professor

DUTIES

• Teaching predominantly in English (with occasional courses in French)
  at the undergraduate and graduate levels (6 courses),
• Participating in academic and administrative activities,
• Other activities as specified in the collective agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a Ph.D. in criminology or a related relevant field,
• Demonstrated excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching
                  and research.

BILINGUALISM
<The University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution, and all professors in the Faculty of Social Sciences must be actively bilingual (French and English). Active bilingualism is required at the time of hiring.

TERMS AND SALARY
The three-year contract will begin on July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2029. This is a new position and it is non-renewable.

Salary scale for Replacement Professors starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025) for a full-time teaching workload.

STARTING DATE: July 1^st, 2026

BENEFITS PACKAGE
The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance.

LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa, 120 University, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is Monday, December 1, 2025; however, applications may be considered after this date until the position is filled.

Complete applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers website.

A complete application must include the following elements:

• Curriculum vitae,
• A letter indicating their teaching and research experience and interests,
• A clear statement of their level of fluency in French and English.

Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Chris Bruckert
Chair, Department of Criminology
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Ottawa
FSS Building, 120 University, Room 14002C
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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.