Assistant Professor - Medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries
About The Position
The Department of History at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a position in medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries. This tenure-track appointment will be made at the assistant professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.
Requirements
- Possess a doctorate (Ph.D.) by July 1, 2027, in History or a related discipline.
- A demonstrated track record of research excellence, including peer-reviewed publications, in medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries.
- Excellent communication skills in either English or French. English-French bilingualism is an asset. Active knowledge of Canada’s two official languages (French and English) is a requirement for tenure.
- Evidence of excellence in the teaching of history or of a related discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Experience attracting and supervising graduate students is an asset.
- Competence in creative design of user experiences to mobilize historical knowledge in an online environment is an asset.
- Ability to train students to engage the profound changes produced by digital technologies and create, use and deploy digital tools for critical analysis of theories, models and methods in digital humanities is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop a research program in medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries in both French and English.
- Recruit and train graduate students.
- Work collaboratively in research and service.
- Participate in administrative activities of the department.
Benefits
- long-term disability insurance
- basic group life insurance
- health insurance
- University of Ottawa pension plan
- optional life insurance
- reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
