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The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel.

uOttawa core aspirations
 
Two decades into the 21st century, having taken stock of our extraordinary growth, uOttawa looks to the future with confidence, ambition and vision, poised to complete our metamorphosis into an illustrious internationally-engaged university.
 
  • Transformative Learning
  • Cutting-Edge Research
  • Sustained Commitment to Our Community
  • Vibrant Franco-Ontarian and Franco-Canadian Culture
  • Outstanding Leadership and Management
  • Effective Governance
 
Quick facts
 
  • More than 40,000 students, 5,000 employees and more than 210,000 alumni
  • More than 450 programs in 10 faculties
  • 97% employment rate for graduates
  • Close to $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries
  • First and largest French immersion program among Canadian universities
  • A major economic force in the National Capital Region
  • Largest law school in Canada

 

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity – Two positions

The University of Ottawa invites applications for two Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC) in Cybersecurity. 

Full-Time Faculty Position (at the rank of Assistant)

Located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinabé-Algonquin people, near the Kichi Sìbi river, the School of Social Work at the University of Ottawa is accepting applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of assistant.

Replacement Faculty Position

We are looking for candidates with expertise in the following areas: Financing for Development, Canada and the World, Globalization and Development, Project Management, Conflict and Development, Private Enterprise and Development, Quantitative Research Methods and Development. 

Tenure-track position with a specialization in content-based language education (immersion/CLIL)

The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) of the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position with a specialization in content-based language education (e.g., immersion; CLIL) in higher education and relevant research and teaching experience with English language education.

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Social Accountability

The successful candidate will hold a clinical non-tenure track position with the Faculty of Medicine, one of its affiliated hospitals (e.g., The Ottawa Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Hôpital Montfort, The Royal Ottawa), and its respective affiliated research institute (The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI); Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (CHEO-RI); University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI); Bruyere Research Institute (BRI); Institute

Research Librarian

The University of Ottawa Library seeks an innovative, motivated and service-oriented Research Librarian. The successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with other colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.

Chief Communications Officer

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to be the ambassador and communications lead for the University. Reporting to the Vice President of External Relations and working in concert with the President and Vice Chancellor, the CCO will be responsible for the University of Ottawa’s strategic communications, public and government relations, media relations, and reputation management.