Assistant Professor, Neuromotor Control and Motor Learning

Posting Reason:

New Position

Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Faculty of Health Sciences_Full Time Professors

Campus:

Main Campus

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/02

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

As part of a major expansion of its research programs, the School of Human Kinetics (SHK) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with scholarly expertise in the area of neuromotor control and motor learning, starting July 1st, 2027.

The SHK provides a bilingual, interdisciplinary academic and research environment in which to study. At the undergraduate level the SHK offers a Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (BSc), emphasizing the biophysical sciences of human kinetics, with a focus on the role that biological, anatomical, musculoskeletal, and neuromotor systems have on motor performance. At the graduate level, students can complete a Master of Science or PhD in Human Kinetics, specializing in neuromotor control and motor learning. We seek a highly qualified scholar whose work advances our understanding of human movement and neuromotor control in healthy individuals and/or patient populations using experimental, computational, and/or applied techniques.

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.

Title of the positions: Assistant professor (Associate or Full Professor under certain conditions)

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions:

a) Contribute to teaching various Neuromotor Control / Motor Learning courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both official languages (French and English);

b) Lead and sustain a competitive, externally funded program in neuromotor control and motor learning-related research involving graduate student supervision;

c) Contribute to regular administrative processes at the School, Faculty, and/or University level;

d) Supervise thesis-based graduate students in the Master of Science and PhD programs.

Terms: New tenure-track position

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: (1) School of Human Kinetics (Main campus), University of Ottawa, 125 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5; and (2) the Faculty of Health Sciences Lees campus building, 200 Lees Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S9

Contact information: Professor Alexandra Arellano, Director, School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 [email protected]

Skills requirements:

• Education : Ph.D. in Human Kinetics or related field (concentration neuromotor control and motor learning).
• Work experience:
  • University level teaching with a demonstrated track record of excellence.
  • Research excellence as demonstrated by a competitive externally-funded research program and scholarly achievement.
  • An active knowledge of the two official languages (French and English) is required at hiring.

Application deadline: Applications received prior to November 1st, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

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 of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference.

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 [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.