Assistant Professor in Learning, Assessment, and Educational Innovation

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):

2026/11/05

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

As part of the expansion of our research programs, the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for one tenure track 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 approximately sixty professors, we offer an exceptional intellectual environment to students, educational researchers, and professors.

This recruitment reflects the current Faculty of Education’s strategic plan, which emphasizes social and ecological justice, well-being, and excellence and innovation in teaching and research.

The Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Learning, Assessment, and Educational Innovation. We seek an innovative and forward-thinking scholar whose research advances understanding of how learners develop knowledge, engagement, skills, and competencies and how educational practices, curricula, and assessment can be designed and evaluated to improve learning and educational outcomes.

We are particularly interested in research that connects the science of learning with rigorous assessment, evaluation, and evidence-informed educational practice. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, mathematics and STEM education; curriculum and learning design; assessment and measurement; learning analytics; educational interventions; discipline-specific learning and pedagogy; engagement; and the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

We welcome candidates whose research employs rigorous quantitative or mixed-methods approaches and, in particular, those with expertise in longitudinal and multilevel analysis, structural equation modeling, psychometrics, assessment design, large-scale assessment, experimental or quasi-experimental designs, randomized or design-based trials. Candidates whose research addresses educational equity, student wellbeing, persistence, engagement, or other factors influencing learning and educational success are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an ambitious, externally funded program of research; contribute to graduate research training; strengthen the Faculty's methodological and research capacity; collaborate across disciplinary and institutional boundaries; and provide leadership in advancing evidence-informed educational practice. We particularly welcome candidates whose work has the potential to connect learning research with pressing challenges in contemporary education and to contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives at the University of Ottawa and beyond.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic faculty include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities in the form of research, artistic or literacy creation, or professional work; c) academic service activities; and d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: New tenure-track position (Assistant Professor). Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor may be considered for exceptional candidates with a strong record of accomplishments.

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 include long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.

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

Contact information: John Ranellucci, Vice-Dean of Research and Professional Development, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, send us an email at: [email protected].

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. in Education or equivalent in a field related to the position.
• Work Experience: A demonstrated excellent track record of research in the fields of learning, assessment, and educational innovation (or another field related to the position). A demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in a context of interdisciplinary collaboration. Ability to teach hybrid and on-line courses.
• Passive knowledge of French is essential. Full French-English bilingualism is considered an asset.

Your application should include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A sample of your published work
• A transcript for each university degree awarded
• A cover letter describing your interest in this position, your program of research and teaching interests
• The names and contact information for three referees.

Application deadline: December 20, 2026. The consultation of applications will begin after December 20, 2026; 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 [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.