Tenure-track Faculty Position in International Security and Strategic Studies

Université Laval; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Université Laval, located in Quebec City, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Professor in International Security and Strategic Studies in the Department of Political Science. The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students, and contribute to research, publications, and academic leadership.

The appointment begins July 1, 2027, with salary in line with the current collective agreement. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science or a related field.
• Excellence in peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong teaching and pedagogical skills.
• Able to teach research methods at all three levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels (MA/PhD).
• Supervise graduate theses and supervise research projects.
• Conduct active research and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Participate in department and university committees and service.

Skills

Teaching

Research excellence

Graduate supervision

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval is a renowned comprehensive university celebrated for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

Job Description

The Department of Political Science at Université Laval is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Professor in International Security and Strategic Studies. The selected candidate will teach, generate original knowledge and help consolidate the Department’s scientific and academic leadership in this important field.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and the graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) levels, supervising graduate students, engaging in research activities, publications, and outreach, active participation in university committees, and any other activities outlined in the collective agreement for professors.

The successful candidate will be integrated into the department as a regular professor starting from July 1, 2027, or at an earlier date.

Selection criteria

• Hold a Ph.D in Political Science or in a related discipline (applications at the stage of initial dissertation submission will be considered).
• Demonstrate excellence in peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrate strong teaching and pedagogical skills.
• Be able to teach research methods at all three levels of study.

Université Laval is a French-speaking institution where teaching and participation in committees are conducted in French. New professors whose native language is not French receive support from the institution to reach the required level of language proficiency for their duties. They are expected to reach the equivalent of a B2 proficiency level in French (advanced intermediary), or higher, by the end of their probation period.

Conditions

Full-time, tenure-track professor position.

Hiring is open to all three ranks of professor (Assistant, Associate and Full).

Salary according to the current collective agreement.

Candidature

Application deadline October 31, 2026, at 5 00 pm.

Job starting date July 1, 2027, or at an earlier date.

Application packages must include:

• A cover letter explaining the candidate's research agenda.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
• One sample of peer-reviewed publication.
• A sample course syllabus related to the position title (previously offered or to be offered by the candidate).
• Any evidence of the candidate’s strong teaching and pedagogical skills, such as recent teaching evaluations or a written statement highlighting their achievements and pedagogical strategies.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Application packages and letters of recommendation are to be submitted by email to the attention of Francesco Cavatorta, Head of Department.

Department of Political Science, Université Laval

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The nomination procedures at Université Laval stipulate that the curriculum vitae of candidates will be accessible for review by faculty members of the department. Candidates who wish for their application to remain confidential until the establishment of the shortlist for interviews should mention this in their cover letter.

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.

Université Laval has been named Canada’s Best Employer for 2026 by Forbes.

Workplace

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Political Science

Numéro d'offre 18056

Job posting period Du 21-09-2026 au 31-10-2026