General information

The Department of Civil and Water Engineering is seeking applications for a tenured faculty position in the field of resilient and intelligent civil infrastructure. A privileged living environment in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval is a major comprehensive university renowned for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

The department is made up of a team of 23 professors who supervise 600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate courses in civil and water engineering, including 125 graduate students. The department also has technical and administrative support and a range of teaching and research laboratories.

Job description

• Design and teach courses at all levels in French, particularly in the field related to the position;

• Develop an original and relevant research programme in the analysis, modelling, monitoring, inspection, management and operation of civil infrastructures, which could be built around one or more of the following applications: innovative sensors, non-destructive monitoring, analysis and interpretation of massive databases, deep learning, digital twins;

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students;

• Contribute to the operation and reputation of the department, faculty and university, including the Centre de recherche sur les infrastructures en béton (CRIB).

Selection criteria

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field;

• Doctorate in civil engineering or in a discipline relevant to the position, or about to obtain one;

• Relevance of experience acquired in relation to the job description;

• Demonstrated research skills at university level;

• Potential for developing an autonomous and promising research programme in the target field;

• Demonstrated aptitude or potential for university teaching, student supervision and pedagogical innovation at all three cycles;

• Demonstrated potential or commitment to community service;

• Ability to communicate and integrate into the institution's French-speaking environment, or a commitment to do so within a reasonable period of time;

• Suitability of professional potential with the key competencies required for professorial positions: 1) analysis, synthesis and judgement, 2) creativity and innovation, 3) communication skills, 4) interpersonal skills and openness, 5) ability to work in a team and with partners, 6) autonomy and sense of responsibility, 7) sense of ethics and duty, and 8) leadership skills;

• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or undertake to become one in the short-term.

Conditions of employment and salary

Rank, salary, and benefits in accordance with the current collective agreement.

Application

Deadline for applications: April 28, 2025

Starting date: September 1, 2025

Applicants should send a single PDF document to directeur@gci.ulaval.ca comprising 1) a short letter of intent and motivation, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, 3) a page describing their main contributions in relation to the position, 4) a page setting out their vision of teaching and pedagogy, 5) a three-page research programme and 6) the names and full contact details of three referees.

Professeur François Anctil, directeur

Département de génie civil et de génie des eaux

Faculté des sciences et de génie

Pavillon Adrien-Pouliot, local 1916

Université Laval

1065, avenue de la Médecine

Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6 Canada

directeur@gci.ulaval.ca

For more information on the Department of Civil and Water Engineering, visit www.gci.ulaval.ca.

• EEO/AA Policy

  As a university that values equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is firmly committed to providing all its employees with a working and living environment marked by an inclusive culture. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of richness, and we encourage qualified individuals of any origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, as well as people with disabilities, to apply.

  Université Laval also has an equal employment opportunity program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples, and people with disabilities. Please note that selection tools can be adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities, in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.