APTPUO - Fall 2026 - AHL2110-A00

Introduce students to the field of animal studies through a regularly scheduled, Part-Time Regular Professor role. The course, Introduction to Animal Studies I, will be taught via web conference on Thursdays from 14:30-17:30. Topics include historical and philosophical scope of animal studies, animal representations in the arts and literature, companion animals, animals and sciences, advocacy and animals, and human and non-human animal relations. The posting notes that an acceptable level of education and/or experience can be considered equivalent to the required education, and emphasizes compliance with mandatory provincial training. The role is within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa, and the university promotes diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and employment equity; applications are invited from Indigenous, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The position requires readiness to adhere to collective agreements; salary is listed as an hourly rate of $239.47 with retroactive pay per the current agreement, with the academic year running September 1 to August 31. The posting specifies that the course will be delivered via web conference and highlights an inclusive, accessible work environment and accommodations on request.