Professor in International Security and Strategic Studies

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 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

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a PhD 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.

Hiring Conditions and Treatment

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.

Job offer in English: https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/emplois-disponibles/corps-professoral/professeures-et-professeurs/HCM/11179

Application Process

Application deadline: October 31, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Start 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
Email: direction@pol.ulaval.ca.

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 firmly committed to providing all its personnel with an inclusive work and living environment. Université Laval views diversity as a source of wealth and encourages qualified individuals of any origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an employment equity program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. In accordance, all candidates will be asked to complete a confidential self-declaration form following the reception of their applications. Candidates will have to return the completed and signed form for their application to be evaluated by members of the selection Committee.

Please note that adaptation of selection tools may be offered to individuals with disabilities based on their needs, and this will be kept confidential. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status.