Posting Reason:
New PositionJob Family:
Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation:
APUOFaculty/Department:
Department of Criminology_FTCampus:
Main CampusDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/11/12Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Replacement Faculty Position
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, and 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 1st, 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: crimino@uottawa.ca ; crimdir@uottawa.ca
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.