Rehabilitation Sciences - Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy)

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Physiotherapy Program of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences.

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 ancestral territory of the Anishinàbe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture, and quality of life in Canada’s capital.

Position title: Assistant Professor

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:

• Teaching;
• Scholarly activities such as research or professional work;
• Academic service;
• Graduate student supervision.

Terms: New tenure-track position.

Salary: Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (according to the salary scale in effect as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits: The University of Ottawa offers a complete benefits package including long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan, optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible moving expenses.

Work location: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Lees Campus, University of Ottawa, 200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5.

Contact person: Dr. Matthieu Boisgontier, Director, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 613-562-5436.

Required qualifications:

• Professional affiliation: Member of, or eligible for membership in, the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Education: PhD in Rehabilitation or equivalent.
• Work experience:
  • Excellent research record in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
  • Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and training.
  • Ability to teach and communicate effectively in French. Please note that the physiotherapy program is offered exclusively in French. Tenure is conditional upon passive (or active) knowledge of English.

The following will be considered assets:

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Experience teaching physiotherapy at the university level.
• Clinical experience in physiotherapy.
• French-English bilingualism.

Application deadline: Applications received prior to June 30, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

Application: Candidates should include the following in their application:

• A cover letter, including a statement on the level of bilingualism (French and English).
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory; these will be taken into consideration in the selection process).
• The names and contact information of three (3) references who could be contacted to provide letters of recommendation.

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.