Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Université Laval; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Université Laval is seeking an Assistant Professor of Chemistry for a tenure-track position. The role focuses on teaching responsibilities in a French-speaking context and establishing a distinguished research program. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate research and teaching capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to develop a quality research program in chemistry.
• Able to provide quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Interact effectively with existing research groups.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching chemistry at undergraduate and graduate levels in French.
• Establish a high-level research program in chemistry.
• Contribute to the scientific excellence at the university.

Skills

Research experience in chemistry

Teaching capability in French

Education

Doctoral degree in chemistry

Job description

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About Université Laval

Located in the heart of historic Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Université Laval is a leading Canadian institution in teaching and research. With more than 10,000 employees, including 1,700 passionate professors, and over 55,000 students, Université Laval is a stimulating and diverse institution. The university is comprised of 17 faculties and more than 60 departments, schools, and institutes, and offers more than 600 programs of study tailored to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. With funding of nearly half of $0.5 billion annually, Université Laval ensures research excellence by supporting, among other things, a network of hundreds of centers of excellence and research chairs. Université Laval is also ranked among the region's best employers by Forbes, and is fully committed to interdisciplinarity, sustainable development, and social responsibility—every mind is valued as a key agent of change.

Numéro d'offre

16400

Job posting period

June 18 to August 31, 2025

Workplace

Faculté des sciences et de génie

Département de chimie

General information

About Université Laval

Located in the heart of historic Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Université Laval is a leading Canadian institution in teaching and research. With more than 10,000 employees, including 1,700 passionate professors, and over 55,000 students, Université Laval is a stimulating and diverse institution. The university is comprised of 17 faculties and more than 60 departments, schools, and institutes, and offers more than 600 programs of study tailored to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. With funding of nearly half of $0.5 billion annually, Université Laval ensures research excellence by supporting, among other things, a network of hundreds of centers of excellence and research chairs. Université Laval is also ranked among the region's best employers by Forbes, and is fully committed to interdisciplinarity, sustainable development, and social responsibility—every mind is valued as a key agent of change.

The Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Université Laval is distinguished by the excellence of its teaching, the quality of its research, and the richness of its collaborations. It offers rigorous and diverse training, supported by a highly committed teaching team, specialized technical staff, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Designed to promote active learning and the development of practical skills, its programs prepare students to address major scientific challenges of our time. The department enjoys national and international recognition for its contributions in strategic areas such as green chemistry, advanced materials, analytical chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. It hosts several research chairs, and its professors are involved in various interdisciplinary university centres, catalyzing innovation and generating leading scientific output.

Collaboration is a central pillar of the university mission at Laval. The department maintains close and lasting partnerships with other research units, academic institutions, and industrial stakeholders, both in Quebec and abroad. This synergy, supported by high-level technical expertise, strengthens the scope of its work, and makes a tangible contribution to scientific, economic, and social progress.

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at Université Laval is inviting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of chemistry high-level technical expertise, strengthens the scope of its work, and makes a tangible contribution to scientific, economic, and social progress.

Selection criterias

The successful candidate must

• hold a doctoral degree and have research experience in chemistry
• have recently published research articles
• be able to provide quality teaching of chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a French-speaking context
• be able to develop a quality research program in chemistry
• be able to interact effectively with existing groups and research centers in order to strengthen the scientific excellence and coherence of ongoing research activities.
  
  

All applications proposing a research theme in the field of chemistry will be considered.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in French and establishing a high-level research program in their field of specialization.

Hiring and treatment

Conditions

The salary and benefits are determined by the current collective agreement between professors and the university.

Additional information

Since Université Laval is a French-language institution, the successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry in French within a maximum of three years from the start date. New professors whose first language is not French receive institutional support to help them attain the level of language proficiency required for their duties.

Candidature

Application deadline August 31, 2025

Job starting date January 5, 2026

Interested parties must submit, as separate documents in PDF format

• a cover letter,
• a detailed curriculum vitae,
• a research proposal (5 pages),
• a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page), and
• the contact details of three references (name, affiliation, email address).
  
  

Applications must be submitted via the following web platform https //recrutement.fsg.ulaval.ca

Incomplete submissions will be automatically excluded from the selection process.

Review of applications will begin on September 1st, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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