Assistant Professor - Chemical and Biological Engineering

Job Summary

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering invites outstanding applicants to apply for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates in the area of design of sustainable materials are invited to apply.

Duties
The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions

• Teaching activities;
• Scholarly activities revealed by research;
• Academic service activities,
• Supervision of graduate students.

Benefits package
The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

Skills requirements

Education
Undergraduate degree and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience
A demonstrated excellent research or professional track record in design of sustainable materials; a commitment to teaching and graduate training; and a strong track record in and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Other
A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. . Excellent communication skills in either English or French are required. Since the University of Ottawa is Canada’s premier bilingual university, preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual (French/English) and who are able to teach in both languages. Passive knowledge of the other official language in Canada is a requirement for tenure. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada needs to be satisfied at the time of tenure and thereafter. In light of the Faculty’s initiatives in the areas of design engineering and of technological entrepreneurship, expertise in one or both of these areas will be considered an asset.