Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering

Université Laval; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Université Laval, located in Québec City, invites applications for a faculty position in mining and mineral processing engineering. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise MSc and PhD students, and build sponsored research programs aligned with the department's strengths.

Requirements include a PhD in mining and mineral processing engineering (or closely related field), an undergraduate degree, and eligibility toward Canadian engineering licensure.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and a PhD in mining and mineral processing engineering or a closely related field.
• Must be a member (P.Eng.) of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec or another Canadian engineers' order, or commit to membership within two years.
• Teaching activities are conducted in French; candidates must communicate and write in French or plan to achieve French proficiency within three years.
• Candidates will be evaluated on training quality, research experience, teaching potential, achievements, and fit with the faculty strengths.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mining and mineral processing engineering.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students.
• Develop sponsored and innovative research programs aligned with department strengths.

Skills

Mining engineering

Mineral processing

Teaching

Research development

Education

Undergraduate + PhD in mining/mineral processing

Job description

General information

Offering an exceptional living environment in the heart of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Université Laval is a large comprehensive university recognized for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

Job Description

Candidates must possess strong expertise in mining engineering and mineral processing, particularly in one of the following areas mining environment, mineral economics, mining geostatistics, or drilling and blasting, as well as relevant teaching experience. Selected candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department and supervise graduate students at the MSc and PhD levels. The candidates are expected to develop sponsored and innovative research programs in fields of mining and mineral processing engineering that are complementary to the current strengths of our department.

Selection criterias

The successful candidates will hold an undergraduate degree and a PhD in mining and mineral processing engineering or in a closely related field. The candidates will be members (P. Eng.) of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (the Quebec Corporation of Engineers) or another Canadian order of engineers or take the necessary steps to become a member within two years from assuming the post. As teaching activities are in French, the selected candidates should be able to communicate and write in French or take the necessary steps to communicate in French within three years from assuming the post. The successful candidates will meet the necessary qualifications for the position and will be selected based on the following criteria

• Quality of academic training;
• Research experience and potential, including technology transfer and research management;
• Teaching experience and potential;
• Achievements in the field of mining and mineral processing engineering;
• Relevance of qualifications and experience to the position;
• Potential for integration and synergy with the existing faculty.

Candidature

Application deadline November 1, 2026

Job starting date May 2027

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including

• a letter of intent;
• the names and full contact information of three individuals who have agreed to provide references;
• a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages);
• a research statement (maximum 2 pages); and
• a curriculum vitae.

Workplace

Faculty of Sciences and Engineering

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Numéro d'offre 18043

Job posting period Du 17-09-2026 au 01-11-2026

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.