APTPUO - Fall 2026 - FSS1150 B00 - Skills for success and well-being in the social sciences

Part-time Regular Professor position at the University of Ottawa in the Faculty of Social Sciences for the course Skills for success and well-being in the social sciences (FSS 1150 B00). The role focuses on teaching university-level study methods, writing, reading, communication, exam preparation and note-taking skills, and facilitating integration into the university. The selected professor will collaborate with colleagues teaching the same course in multiple languages, develop the course outline for consistency, and deliver the course in person at the Main Campus in Ottawa. Requirements include a completed or near-complete Doctorate in the social sciences, post-secondary teaching and facilitation experience, ability to develop effective learning methods, demonstrated ability to mentor vulnerable students, and strong awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion. The position notes potential adaptation of teaching methods and emphasizes diversity and inclusion, accessibility and accommodation in recruitment, with an English-language instruction context and bilingual considerations. The academic year runs from September 1 to August 31, with a Fall 2026 start and a 3-credit course. The university highlights its commitment to equity and inclusive workplace practices and provides information about vaccination policy history and accommodation processes.