Assistant Professor – Physical and Sports Activity Education, Health and Well-Being (French program)

Posting Reason:

New Position

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Faculty of Education_FT

Campus:

Main Campus

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2025/09/30

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

As part of a major expansion of its research programs, the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track francophone position.

The Faculty of Education is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people in the heart of the nation’s capital. With more than sixty professors, we offer an exceptional intellectual environment to students, educational researchers, and professors.

This recruitment also reflects the Faculty of Education’s 2025 strategic plan, which focuses on innovation, educational technologies, a vibrant Francophonie, Indigenous rights, antiracism, equity, and social justice.

We are seeking to hire a dynamic professor to teach and conduct research in French in the fields of physical education, health, and well-being. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in French at all three levels (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral). Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience of the Ontario elementary and secondary school curriculum, Physical & Health Education Canada Competencies, as well as international trends and associations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate innovation, inclusion, and creativity in various teaching contexts such as online, in-person, gymnasium, and outdoor learning environments; and critically situate physical education, health, and well-being within a broader ‘physical activity for life’ orientation.

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) academic service activities, d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: New tenure-track position (Assistant Professor).

Wage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts 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, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: University of Ottawa, Faculty of Education, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.

Contact information: El Hadji Yaya Koné, Vice-Dean, Graduate Programs, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, e-mail: vdprog@uottawa.ca.

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. in Education or equivalent in a field related to the position.
• Work experience:
  • A demonstrated excellent research track record in Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy & Health & Well-Being Education or related field of studies.
  • A demonstrated ability to teach and conduct research in French in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability and openness to teach hybrid and online courses as well as in active environments such as the gym.
  • Passive knowledge of English is a requirement for tenure.

The application should include:

• an up-to-date resume in French,
• a sample of publications, in French (and other languages, where applicable),
• the names and contact information of three references,
• a transcript for each university degree,
• a cover letter in French that specifically details your interest in this position, as well as your research program and relevant teaching experience.

Application deadline: October 27, 2025. The consultation of applications will begin after October 27, 2025; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is 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. 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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