Assistant Professor – in occupational therapy

Job title:

Assistant Professor – in occupational therapy

Company

University of Ottawa

Job description

Job Family: Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation:APUOFaculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences_Full Time ProfessorsCampus: Main CampusDate Posted: October 16, 2024Applications must be received BEFORE:The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences and its School of Rehabilitation Sciences invite applications for a faculty position in the Occupational Therapy program.The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of 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 position: Assistant Professor – in occupational therapyDuties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) academic service activities, d) supervision of graduate students.Terms: Tenure-track positionWage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $94,588 (as of May 1, 2023)Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan, and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.Location of work: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, 200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5Contact information: Professor Mary Egan, Director, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.Requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in occupational therapy or a related area. Postdoctoral experience an asset.

• Other criteria:

• Excellent knowledge, demonstrated through research, of occupational therapy, and more specifically occupational therapy in children and youth in various social contexts or; occupational therapy with older people experiencing frailty. Candidates with other areas of expertise are also welcome to apply.
• Demonstrated knowledge of graduate teaching and training.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• While French-English bilingualism is an asset, excellent communication skills in French are essential for the position, and tenure is conditional on passive (or active) knowledge of English.
• Membership in the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or another Canadian occupational therapy provincial regulator or completion of the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS) process.

Application deadline: Applications received prior to November 16, 2024, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is 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 CanadaThe 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 . 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.

Expected salary

$94588 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:54:21 GMT

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