Assistant Professor - Medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries

Position

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Faculty/Department: Department of History

Campus: Main Campus

Work location: Department of History, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Type: New tenure-track position, beginning July 1, 2027

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 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.

Duties

Responsibilities include, in varying proportions:

• Active research and knowledge mobilization program
• Teaching
• Recruitment and supervision of graduate students
• Service to the community

Specific duties:

• 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

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a scholar in medieval and/or transregional history, 7th-16th centuries, with the following:

• 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
• 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

Salary and Benefits

Salary: The starting salary for an Assistant Professor is $99,377 (according to the scale in effect as of May 1, 2025)

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.

Application

Deadline: Applications received by October 16, 2026 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled.

Complete application must be submitted via the University of Ottawa Academic Careers application portal.

Please submit the following application materials as a single PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Two recent peer reviewed publications
• Statement of research interests
• An example of a course syllabus

Following an initial review of applications, selected candidates will be invited to present their research to professors and students and asked to have three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees.

Contact Information

Dr. Eric Allina, Director, Department of History, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa ON, K1N 6N5. E-mail: HISdir@uottawa.ca

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Accommodations

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.

Additional Information

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.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.