Assistant professor position in Environmental Literatures and Criticism and Animal Studies

Université d'Ottawa

As part of a major expansion of its research programs in Department of English, the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure track position in Environmental Literatures and Criticism and Animal Studies at the Assistant Professor level, commencing July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Environmentalist approaches to literature with a specialization in Animal Studies. Secondary expertise in World Literatures and/or the Long 19th century will be considered a strong asset, as will previous teaching experience at the university level. At the time of appointment, applicants should have a Ph.D. in English or a related field, with evidence of strong research potential. For more details on our programs, please visit our web site: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-arts/english

Title of the Position: Assistant Professor, but higher ranks may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research; c) academic service activities, d) supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.

• The candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate classes.
• The candidate will implement a research program resulting in peer reviewed scholarly publications in Eco-criticism, Animal Studies, Vegan Studies, and related fields.
• The candidate will supervise graduate students and attract funding to support student research.
• The candidate will participate in the administrative activities of the department.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Wage: 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 leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.

Location of Work: Department of English, University of Ottawa, 70 Laurier East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Contact Information:
Dr. Robert Stacey, Chair, Department of English, University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5. E-mail: English.Dir@uottawa.ca

Required Skills:
The successful candidate will be a scholar in Environmental Literary Criticism and Animal Studies and will have the following qualifications:
• Education: A doctorate (Ph.D.) in English or related fields, by July 1st, 2025;
• Work experience:
o Evidence of an established and innovative research program and a record of refereed publications and scholarly conferences;
o Previous teaching experience at the university level;
o Strong background in other subdisciplines (ideally, in World Literatures and/or the Long 19th century);
o An ability to attract external funding;
o Passive knowledge of French will be required at time of tenure (Individual tutoring available for professors);
o Evidence of a commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion within research and teaching.

Application Deadline: Applications should be received by December 20th, 2024.
More information on university careers is available online. Complete applications must be submitted via the University of Ottawa career portal.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of two (2) recent peer reviewed publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and teaching evaluations (if available).
Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation, sent under separate cover, should be addressed to:
Robert Stacey
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of English
University of Ottawa
English.Dir@uottawa.ca

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and will deliver a research talk in front of professors and students. For more detail on our unit, please visit: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-arts/english

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply.

In accordance with government policy, 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 emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at vra.affairesprofessorales@uOttawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 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.