APTPUO - Fall 2026 - PAP4330 - A00

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Political Studies is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach Administrative Reforms (PAP4330, Section A00) for the Fall 2026 semester. This course will analyze administrative reforms of recent decades and their consequences, focusing on political and institutional factors affecting reforms in public administrations, initiatives regarding the modernization of the comptrollership function and performance-based management, and comparisons with other countries. The course is expected to have an enrolment of 40 students and is offered in English. The teaching method may be modified due to public health measures or other reasons. The University of Ottawa is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a barrier-free work environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, with priority given to Canadians and permanent residents. While a COVID-19 vaccination policy was previously in place, it is currently suspended but may be reinstated.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Ph.D. coursework in the field of Administrative Reforms.
Teaching experience in the field.
Competence in a second language (French implied by context of bilingual university).
Successful completion of all mandatory legislated training as required by provincial law.
Ability to apply for positions through the appropriate worker profile if currently an active employee of the University of Ottawa.

Nice To Haves

Qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach Administrative Reforms (PAP4330, Section A00) during the Fall 2026 semester.
Analyze administrative reforms of the last decades and their consequences.
Examine political and institutional factors affecting reforms in public administrations.
Discuss initiatives regarding the modernization of the comptrollership function and performance-based management.
Conduct comparisons with other countries.
Potentially modify teaching methods due to public health measures or other reasons.