Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering_FT

Campus:

Main Campus

Date Posted:

November 15, 2024

Applications must be received BEFORE:

January 16, 2025

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering invites outstanding bilingual applicants (French and English) to apply for two (2) tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. Due to the rapid expansion of its program, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Ottawa invites candidates with expertise in the general field of Chemical and Biological Engineering to apply; candidates with expertise in bioengineering, process control and analytical technologies including AI, sustainable industrial chemistry, point-of-care diagnosis and rapid detection sensors (POC), and sustainable materials processing are particularly encouraged to apply to complement the department’s strengths and solidify its leadership in these areas.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) supervision of graduate students; d) academic and professional service activities. The candidate will be expected to develop and lead an active nationally and internationally recognized research program, attract external research funding, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members, and participate in educational and professional activities including administrative duties.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Wage: Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $94,588 (as of May 1, 2023)

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, as well as relocation expenses.

Location of work: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculté de génie, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5

Contact information: Dr. Xudong Cao, Chair, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5. xcao@uottawa.ca .

The University of Ottawa is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinabé-Algonquin people in the heart of Canada’s capital, which provides world-class cultural and recreational opportunities. The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s top-ten research intensive universities, and the world’s largest English/French bilingual university. The Faculty of Engineering provides a learning environment that promotes excellence and innovation, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial design. Excellence and diversity in research are built on strong collaboration with industry and government research institutions, many of which are located in the nation’s capital. Further information relating to the Department can be viewed on its web site: https://www2.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/department-chemical-and-biological-engineering.

Skills requirements:

• Education: Undergraduate degree and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: A demonstrated excellent research or professional track record in related field of expertise; a commitment to teaching and graduate training; and a strong track record in and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• These are fully bilingual positions and candidates must be able to teach in English and French at the time of hiring. Thus, bilingualism (French/English) is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada needs to be satisfied at the time of tenure and thereafter. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to contributing to a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

Application deadline: January 15, 2025. The application material consists of a cover letter, a CV, detailed teaching and research statements along with the contact information for three referees.

Applications should be submitted electronically 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. 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.

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