Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Program

Position

Position title: Assistant Professor

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Campus: Main Campus (Lees Campus), 200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5

Union affiliation: APUO

Terms: New tenure-track position

About the University

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 ancestral territory of the Anishinàbe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture, and quality of life in Canada's capital.

Duties

Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:

• Teaching
• Scholarly activities such as research or professional work
• Academic service
• Graduate student supervision

Required Qualifications

Professional affiliation: Member of, or eligible for membership in, the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Education: PhD in Rehabilitation or equivalent.

Work experience:

• Excellent research record in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and training.
• Ability to teach and communicate effectively in French. Please note that the physiotherapy program is offered exclusively in French. Tenure is conditional upon passive (or active) knowledge of English.

Assets

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Experience teaching physiotherapy at the university level.
• Clinical experience in physiotherapy.
• French-English bilingualism.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (according to the salary scale in effect as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits: The University of Ottawa offers a complete benefits package including long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan, optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible moving expenses.

Application Requirements

Candidates should include the following in their application:

• A cover letter, including a statement on the level of bilingualism (French and English).
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory; these will be taken into consideration in the selection process).
• The names and contact information of three (3) references who could be contacted to provide letters of recommendation.

Apply online through the University of Ottawa careers portal.

Application Deadline

Applications received prior to June 30, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact

Contact person: Dr. Matthieu Boisgontier, Director, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa

Email: esr-rehab.dir@uottawa.ca

Phone: 613-562-5436

Equity and Accommodation

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

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 contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

Bilingualism

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 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.