Engineering - Faculty Position (Geological, Geomaterials and Aggregate Technology)
Université Laval
Université Laval, located in Québec City, is a comprehensive university known for excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of geomaterials and aggregate technology.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will:
- Teach and supervise students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Develop a funded, innovative research program aligned with departmental strengths.
- Participate in departmental and faculty activities.
- Contribute to the university’s visibility through external academic engagement.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor's in geological engineering or a related field, and a Ph.D. relevant to the position (or have submitted their thesis).
- Demonstrate research capability and potential for an independent research program.
- Show ability or potential to teach at all university levels and supervise graduate students.
- Commit to pedagogical innovation and community service.
- Be able to teach in French or commit to doing so within three years.
- Be or become a member of a Canadian professional engineering association within three years.
- Support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in science and engineering.
Candidates should also demonstrate key competencies:
- Analytical thinking and sound judgment
- Creativity and innovation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Autonomy and responsibility
- Ethical awareness
- Student supervision
Salary and Conditions: Salary will be based on the collective agreement in effect at hiring.
Departmental Context
The department includes 13 professors, 150 undergraduate students, and over 80 graduate students. Research focuses on:
- Geomaterials
- Mineral resources
- Natural hazard analysis
- Hydrogeology
Application Instructions
Submit the following in a single PDF:
- Cover letter (1 page)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal (short- and long-term, 4 pages)
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page)
- EDI statement (1 page)
- Contact info for three referees (name, affiliation, email)
- Copies of academic degrees
Apply via: https://recrutement.fsg.ulaval.ca/fr-FR/
- Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Review begins: December 1, 2025
- Start date: July 1, 2026
In case of discrepancies, the French version of the posting prevails. (https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/emplois-disponibles/corps-professoral/professeures-et-professeurs/HCM/10457)
Université Laval promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Selection tools can be adapted confidentially for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration law, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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