Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Faculty/Department:

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs_FT

Selected by the Jarislowski Foundation to establish an endowed Chair in Public Sector Management, the University of Ottawa is seeking a leading scholar to position the Chair as a catalyst for innovative research on public sector reform. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative academic community, build on strong relationships with students and colleagues, and widely disseminate impactful research findings. Through excellence in teaching, the development of new courses, and the supervision of graduate students, the Chairholder will advance knowledge and strengthen research capacity in the field of public sector management.

Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of the nation’s capital and in close proximity to multiple national agencies, the University ofOttawa is one of Canada's top ten research-intensive universities. It is recognised as the first and largest bilingual university in North America and offers strong connections to organisational, government and policy interest holders. The University is situated in close proximity to the Parliament of Canada, multiple national agencies including Statistics Canada, as well as various provincial and municipal agencies.

Skills requirements:

• Education: PhD in Political Science or a related discipline.
• Required qualifications:
  • Outstanding independent research achievements in the area of public sector management;
  • A solid record with respect to teaching and training of graduate students;
  • Demonstrated leadership in the field of Public Sector Management;
  • Strong record of external funding;
  • Excellent communication skills in either French or English. English/French bilingualism is an asset.

Application package

• A cover letter;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
• A strategic plan to fulfill the Chair’s mandate (maximum of 5 pages);
• The names and contact information of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference (i.e. one arm’s length and two who are not affiliated to uOttawa unless they are the candidate’s PhD or postdoctoral supervisor).

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Located on the ancestral land of the Algonquin people, uOttawa 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 individuals from all underrepresented, equity-seeking, rights-seeking populations, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and individuals from LGBTQ2+ communities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively implement equity measures that ensure and retain diverse teams and promote inclusive practices for research team members.

Duties: Academic staff functions including, in varying proportions:

• Teaching;
• Scholarly activities such as research and professional work;
• Academic service;
• Graduate student supervision.

Terms

The appointment is for a renewable five-year term as Chairholder within the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will receive a competitive compensation package, including additional research support associated with the Chair. To further strengthen and expand the University of Ottawa's expertise in this area, the position is open to external candidates only. The preferred start date is January 1, 2027.

Salary: The salary scale for a Full Professor starts at $131,803, and for an Associate Professor at $109,776 (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

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa.

Deadline

The committee will begin to consider application on after 30 days of posting and will continue until the position is filled.

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online.  Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

To apply, we invite you to merge the various sections of your application into a single PDF file, which you can then upload to the Careers website. However, if you encounter any problems submitting your application, you can send it to the following email address: [email protected]

Inquiries may be directed to Professor Mark Salter, Vice-Dean, Research at [email protected]

In accordance with government policy, 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 emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 175-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.