Academic leaders hold a crucial position as managers, unifiers, and developers. We wish to enable them to use and build their skills.

Who we are

We aim to equip our current and future academic leaders with the tools and the training to excel in their roles as agents of change and development at uOttawa.

We strive to:

  • Support deans, vice-deans, department chairs, deputy and vice-provosts, research leaders and persons in equivalent positions in their role as academic leaders.
  • Facilitate networking between colleagues holding academic-unit management positions.
  • Capture the interest of future academic leaders and prepare the next generation.

The Academic Leadership Program goes hand-in-hand with the University’s Strategic Plan, Transformation 2030, and its core aspiration of outstanding leadership and management.

Career planning
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Career planning
Oct 19

Career Planning Support Workshop

Take the opportunity to refresh your perspective on how to achieve your career goals during this 90-minute workshop with an experienced mentor.
Career planning
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Career planning
Oct 18

Career Planning Support Workshop (in French)

Take the opportunity to refresh your perspective on how to achieve your career goals during this 90-minute workshop with an experienced mentor.
Writing
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Writing
Oct 24 to Oct 26

On-Campus Writing Retreat for Professors

Would you like to devote time during this Fall Reading Week to focus exclusively on your writing goals? Join us for this three-day writing retreat!
Promotion
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Promotion
Feb 28

Information Session on Tenure and Promotion (in French)

Familiarize yourself with the different conditions and steps in the process to apply for tenure and promotion (focus on promotion to associate profess…
Promotion
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Promotion
Mar 20

Information Session on Tenure and Promotion

Familiarize yourself with the different conditions and steps in the process to apply for tenure and promotion (focus on promotion to associate profess…
Promotion
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Promotion
Apr 4

Information Session on Promotion to Full Professor (in French)

In this new workshop, professors are invited to familiarize themselves with the different conditions and steps to apply for promotion to Full Professo…

Services and Resources

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Coaching

Coaching has proven to be effective in assisting academics and leaders in reflecting about present and future actions, resulting in a more knowledgeable practice.

We are proud to offer the “2023-2024 Coaching Support for Early Career Professors" program.

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Mentorship

The peer to peer mentoring program is currently under revision.