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University Job Types in Canada
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University Job Position Types on AcademicJobs.com
Browse 60 different academic position types
Lecturer Jobs
56Lecturing Jobs
56Instructor Jobs
56Senior Lecturer Jobs
1Senior Lecturing Jobs
1Sessional Lecturer Jobs
3Sessional Lecturing Jobs
3Tutor Jobs
Teaching Assistant Jobs
Adjunct Faculty Jobs
2Post-Doc Jobs
37PhD Jobs
37Tenure Jobs
79Tenure-track Jobs
346Research Jobs
87Science Jobs
11Scientist Jobs
35Associate Scientist Jobs
35Senior Research Assistant Jobs
1Research Assistant Jobs
12Research Fellow Jobs
35Post Doc Research Fellow Jobs
11Research Coordinator Jobs
20Research Manager Jobs
6Research Technician Jobs
1Faculty Researcher Jobs
49PhD Researcher Jobs
26Professor Jobs
218Assistant Professor Jobs
387Associate Professor Jobs
143Senior Professor Jobs
4Adjunct Professor Jobs
Visiting Professor Jobs
1Research Professor Jobs
9Clinical Professor Jobs
Prof of Practice Jobs
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1Visiting Fellow Jobs
1Director Jobs
26Manager Jobs
26Dean Jobs
26Assistant Director Jobs
Endowed Jobs
24Program Coordinator Jobs
29Clinical Chair Jobs
8Sessional Academic Jobs
5Clinical Educator Jobs
1Academic Advisor Jobs
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1Educational Technologist Jobs
1Learning Specialist Jobs
1Academic Coach Jobs
Lab Manager Jobs
1Program Director Jobs
8Academic Coordinator Jobs
2Exam Supervisor Jobs
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7Faculty Development Specialist Jobs
1Instructional Designer Jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main university job types available in Canada?
Canada university jobs include faculty positions like professors and lecturers, research roles such as post-docs and research assistants, and administrative positions like deans and coordinators. Browse our full list for more.
What is the difference between Assistant and Associate Professor?
An Assistant Professor in Canada is an entry-level tenure-track, while Associate Professor is mid-level with tenure. Explore Assistant Professor jobs and Associate Professor jobs.
How can I find PhD positions in Canada with AcademicJobs?
From our home page click search in your country or from our advanced search choose Canada and use the filters to find PhD jobs or PhD Researcher roles in various fields like STEM or humanities. Or check our PhD listings for opportunities.
What does a Dean role involve at a CA universities?
A Dean oversees academic departments, manages faculty, and shapes curriculum. View Dean positions for details.
Does Canada have part-time or adjunct academic jobs?
Yes, Adjunct Faculty and Sessional Lecturer roles offer part-time teaching opportunities in Canada. See Adjunct jobs and Sessional positions.
What is a Post-Doc position in Canada?
A Post-Doc is a temporary research role after PhD, focusing on specialized projects. Browse Post-Doc opportunities.
How to apply for Lecturer positions in Canada?
Submit CV, cover letter, and references via our platform. Target Lecturer jobs in your field like Humanities or Science.
What are Research Assistant roles in Canada?
Research Assistants support projects with data collection and analysis. Find Research Assistant positions in labs or teams in Canada today.
