Job description

Located in the heart of Québec City, Université Laval offers a privileged living environment and is a comprehensive university recognised for its excellence in teaching and research.

Position Description

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering is seeking candidates with a strong research expertise in the field of Geohazards and ground movements (e.g., in natural and anthropogenic terrains), as well as relevant teaching experience. The selected candidate will be expected to teach in the department’s programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, develop an innovative and well-funded research program that complements the strengths of our existing programs.

The responsibilities associated with this position include:

• Teaching and supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Conducting research and publishing in areas related to the position;
• Participating in the pedagogical and administrative activities of the department and Faculty;
• Engaging in external academic activities that contribute to the visibility of the Faculty and University.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria are as follows:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering or another related engineering program, and a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the teaching and research areas targeted by this position, or be close to completing a Ph.D. (thesis submitted);
• Relevance of academic training and experience to the identified field;
• Demonstration of the ability to conduct university-level research;
• Potential to develop an autonomous and original research program in the identified field;
• Demonstration of, or potential ability, to teach at all university levels, supervise graduate students, and engage in pedagogical innovation;
• Demonstration of potential or commitment to community service;
• As Université Laval is a French-language institution, the selected candidate must be able to provide high-quality instruction in French or commit to being able to do so within a maximum of three years;
• Be a registered member of a Canadian professional engineering association or be able to become one within a maximum of three years;
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in science and engineering;
• The candidate’s professional potential must align with the following key competencies required for the professorial role:
  • Analytical thinking, synthesis ability, and sound judgment
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills and openness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility
  • Ethical awareness and sense of duty
  • Student supervision

Conditions

Appointment and Compensation

Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of hiring.

Additional Information

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering consists of a team of 13 professors who teach approximately 150 undergraduate students and supervise over 80 graduate students. Research in the department is organized around four main thematics: geomaterials, mineral resources, natural hazard analysis, and hydrogeology.

Application

Interested individuals must submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

1. A cover letter (1 page),
2. A detailed curriculum vitae,
3. A short- and long-term research program proposal (4 pages),
4. A statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page),
5. A statement (1 page) describing how you plan to support EDI in research and academic activities,
6. Contact information for three referees (name, affiliation, email) who can attest to your academic potential,
7. Copies of obtained academic degrees.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the following web platform: https://recrutement.fsg.ulaval.ca/fr-FR/ or using the QR code.

Application deadline: November 30, 2025

Review of applications begins: December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Start date: July 1, 2026

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the French versions of this announcement, the French version takes precedence.

https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/emplois-disponibles/corps-professoral/professeures-et-professeurs/HCM/10457

Université Laval values equity, diversity, and excellence, and is firmly committed to providing all staff with a work and living environment rooted in an inclusive culture. Diversity is a source of enrichment, and we encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Université Laval also adheres to an employment equity program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Please note that selection tools can be adapted confidentially to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified candidates who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.