Posting Reason:
New Position
Job Family:
Academic Leadership and Faculty
Union affiliation:
APUO
Faculty/Department:
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences_FT
Campus:
STEM
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/03/19
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
Replacement professor in Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences
The Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences of the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one replacement professor position in Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences, to begin July 1, 2026.
Title of the position: Replacement professor.
Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: teaching activities (six courses per year) and academic service activities. The candidate will be expected to teach in both official languages.
Terms: A 2-year contract, renewable – new position.
Wage: Salary scales for Assistant Professors start 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.
Location of work: Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, D’Iorio Hall, 10 Marie Curie Pvt, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.
Contact information: Dr. Darrin Richeson, Chair, Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences, D’Iorio Hall, 10 Marie Curie Pvt. Room 106, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. [email protected]
Skills requirements:
Education: Ph.D. Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline. Additional background in Chemistry and Biomolecular sciences is an asset.
We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in teaching at the undergraduate level (in chemistry & biomolecular sciences), in both official languages. Research experience in academia and/or industry will be an asset. Experience in supervising undergraduate students will be an asset.
The ability of the candidate to teach chemistry & biomolecular sciences at the graduate level will be an asset. The ability of the candidate to participate in at least one of the established research groups will be viewed as an asset.
The ability of the candidate to build inclusive courses designed for learning will be an asset.
Interested candidates should submit a package including:
A curriculum vitae
Teaching statement
Contact details of two referees who would provide a letter of recommendation for the selected candidate.
Application deadline: Applications received by April 18, 2026 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.
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 [email protected]. 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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