"Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering"

Université Laval

Université Laval

FACULTY POSITION 22368

Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering

with expertise in mineral processing (comminution, physical separation—gravity, magnetic, flotation, etc.).

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.

CONTEXT

The Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Université Laval invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering. The Department comprises a team of 14 professors who supervise approximately 300 undergraduate students and about 100 graduate students. It offers several academic programs, including undergraduate as well as master’s and doctoral programs in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering, as well as equivalent programs in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Candidates must have strong research expertise in the field of mining and mineral processing engineering, more specifically in mineral processing (comminution; physical separation such as gravity, magnetic separation, flotation, etc.), as well as relevant teaching experience. The selected candidate will be required to teach at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, and to develop a funded and innovative research program in mining and mineral processing engineering that complements the department’s existing strengths. A list of the department’s laboratory infrastructure and equipment that can support mineral processing research can be provided upon request.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selected candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree and a PhD in mining and mineral processing engineering or in a related field. The candidate must be a member (P.Eng.) of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or another Canadian professional engineering association), or take the necessary steps to obtain membership no later than two years after the start date. As teaching activities are conducted in French, the successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in French, or commit to acquiring this proficiency within a maximum of three years after the start date. Candidates whose background matches the position description and qualifications will be evaluated 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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The academic rank will be determined based on experience, and the salary will be set in accordance with the collective agreement in effect at the time of hiring.

APPLICATION

The position will be posted from February 15 to May 1, 2026.
The desired start date is between September 2026 and January 2027.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including:

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

Please submit your application package (as a single submission) to:

Carl Blais, ing. PhD., Directeur
Directeur@gmn.ulaval.ca
Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux
Faculté des sciences et de génie
Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6
CANADA

Valuing diversity, Université Laval invites all qualified individuals to apply, particularly women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Priority will nevertheless be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.