Tenure-track Faculty Position in Pesticides and Emerging Contaminants

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

Job summary

Université Laval in Quebec seeks a faculty member focused on pesticides and their impacts on the environment and agri-food systems. The candidate will develop a research program and teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities include supervising students and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. Proficiency in French is essential, and the role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Université Laval promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in soil science, environmental chemistry, agronomy, or related discipline.
• Undergraduate degree in agronomic sciences, natural sciences, or engineering.
• Proficiency in French or a commitment to learn within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Create a research program on pesticides and their environmental impacts.
• Supervise and co-supervise graduate students.

Skills

Pesticide studies

Environmental chemistry

Research development

Ecotoxicology

French proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in soil science or related field

Undergraduate degree in agronomic sciences or related

Job description

Université Laval is seeking a faculty member whose work focuses on pesticides, emerging contaminants and their impacts on soils, the environment and agri-food systems. The successful candidate will develop an original research program and contribute to teaching at all three academic levels, within a department recognized for its expertise in soil science and agri-food engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses on pesticides, emerging contaminants and their impacts (fate, transformation, transport, ecotoxicological effects) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop an original research program addressing the behaviour of pesticides and emerging contaminants in soils and agroecosystems, their biotic and abiotic interactions, their transport to surface and groundwater, their environmental and health impacts, and innovative risk‑management and reduction strategies.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable agricultural practices that reduce pesticide use and contaminant dispersion.
• Supervise and co‑supervise graduate students, and contribute to undergraduate mentoring.
• Promote research in the field and take part in university life.

Targeted teaching

• SLS-3302 Pesticides and Environment – undergraduate (agronomy).
• SLS-1300 Soil Chemistry – undergraduate, laboratory component.
• SLS-2000 Rational Management of Pest Control Products – distance‑learning, certificate in horticulture and green spaces.
• Development of a graduate‑level course related to the discipline.

Selection criteria

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in soil science, environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, agronomy or a related discipline.
• Undergraduate degree in agronomic sciences, natural sciences or engineering.
• Membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec (agr.) or eligibility to become a member within the first year of appointment.
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) or commitment to reaching this level within a maximum of three years.
• A publication record in peer‑reviewed journals in the field.
• Postdoctoral training or significant academic and/or industrial research experience is an asset.

Conditions

Salary according to the current collective agreement.

Candidature

Interested candidates must submit:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (education, experience, teaching and research contributions, full publication list, major contributions from the past 5 years) (1 page).
• A cover letter (interest in the position, fit with the profile, vision for integration into the department).
• A statement of research interests and program (2 to 5 pages).
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience (1 to 3 pages).
• Up to 4 relevant recent publications.
• Three reference letters sent directly to [e-mail].
• Any other relevant document (proof of OAQ membership or eligibility, certifications).

Timeline

• Posting: June 10 – September 30, 2026.
• Application deadline: September 30, 2026.
• File review: October 2026.
• Interviews and seminars: late October – November 2026.
• Decision and offer: December 2026 – January 2027.
• Start date: January 2027 (Winter 2027 semester).

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence

Université Laval is strongly committed to providing an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. 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 Agriculture and Food Sciences
Department of Soils and Agri‑Food Engineering

Numéro d'offre 17635