Dr. Edward Jackson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Edward Jackson is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Ottawa. His research interests encompass higher education, economic development, community-university engagement, program evaluation, and social enterprise impact investing. He serves as an associate dean and is a tenured faculty member at Carleton University, having advised various international development programs, particularly focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Jackson's recent publications emphasize forging effective community-campus research partnerships, expanding youth employment in Africa, and evaluating impact investment programs, with his research being cited in over 150 peer-reviewed social science journals. He has lectured at several universities, including Trent, Victoria, and Warsaw, and holds honorary appointments with Carleton University and the Institute of Development Studies in the UK, as well as the Institute of Policy Alternatives in Ghana.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History