"Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology (French program)"

As part of a major expansion of its research programs, the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track francophone 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 more than sixty professors, we offer an exceptional intellectual environment to students, educational researchers, and professors.

This recruitment also reflects the Faculty of Education's 2025 strategic plan, which focuses on innovation, educational technologies, a vibrant Francophonie, Indigenous rights, antiracism, equity, and social justice.

The Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in our CRPO-recognized Counselling Psychology concentration for this program offered in French. We are seeking a scholar with a strong research profile in any area of counselling, counselling psychology, career counselling, vocational guidance, or other related fields.

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or in the field of career and guidance counseling. Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) would be considered an asset. More information about our Counselling Psychology program can be found here: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-education/graduate-studies/masters/concentrations-research-themes/counselling-psychology.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Conduct and disseminate high-quality research, with a strong record (or clear potential) of peer-reviewed publications and success in securing external funding.
2. Supervise and mentor graduate students in French in counselling psychology.
3. Teach courses in French within the Counselling Psychology concentration.
4. Contribute actively to the Faculty of Education and the University of Ottawa community.
5. Demonstrate potential for significant scholarly impact in the field of Counselling Psychology.

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 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment at the rank of Associate 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 includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

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

Contact information: Carolina Ruminot, Vice-Dean, Governance and Student Affairs, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, e-mail: vdgouv@uottawa.ca.

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. in Education or equivalent in a field related to the position.
• Work experience:
  • The candidate must possess an excellent, demonstrated research track record in a field related to the position.
  • A demonstrated ability to teach and conduct research in French in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability and openness to teach hybrid and online courses.

Passive knowledge of English is a requirement for tenure. French-English bilingualism is an asset.

Applicants are invited to submit a single PDF application package (with bookmarks where possible) that includes:

1. A cover letter (indicating the position applied for, research and teaching statements, and whether the applicant is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident).
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course outlines, student evaluations).
4. Three representative publications.
5. Names and contact information for three referees.

Application deadline: November 9, 2025. The consultation of applications will begin after November 9, 2025; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

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