Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Geological Engineering (Geohazards)

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Geological Engineering

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 Geohazards and ground movements (natural and anthropogenic terrains).

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:
1. Cover letter (1 page)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research proposal (short- and long-term, 4 pages)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page)
5. EDI statement (1 page)
6. Contact info for three referees (name, affiliation, email)
7. 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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