Professor in Agroecology

General Information

Université Laval is a privileged working environment in the heart of Quebec City. It is a large and comprehensive university recognized for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

The Department of Plant Science comprises 22 professors studying various fields related to biology, agroecology, and crop production. They contribute to the training of more than 400 undergraduate students in agronomy and supervise about 100 graduate students in plant biology and agroecology.

The Department of Plant Science (https://www.fsaa.ulaval.ca/faculte/departement-de-phytologie) invites applications for the position in the above-mentioned area.

Job description

In collaboration with professors from the Department of Plant Science, the selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in French* (B.Sc. degree in agronomy, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in plant biology, graduate microprogram and M.Sc. in agroecology). In addition, the selected candidate will supervise graduate students in the field of agroecology. The candidate must be strongly committed to developing high-quality teaching and research activities and will be expected to assume a fair share of the collective responsibility among the professors of the Department of Plant Science.

Selection criteria

1. Hold a Ph. D. in a field related to agroecology;
2. Possess the necessary skills and experience to develop and offer teaching in French* across all three degree levels (B.Sc. in agronomy, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in plant biology, graduate microprogram and M.Sc. in agroecology) in the field of agroecology, specifically courses such as Introduction à l'agroécologie (Introduction to agroecology), Fondements et principes de l'agroécologie (Foundations and principles of agroecology), and Projet d'intervention en agroécologie (Agroecology intervention project), as well as other advanced graduate-level courses within their area of expertise. Ability to teach courses in agroforestry will be considered an asset;
3. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement an innovative research program in agroecology, with particular emphasis on the social and territorial dimensions of the agroecological transition and their interactions with its agronomic and ecological dimensions. Interdisciplinary approaches considering the links between agronomy, societies, territories, and food systems will be favored. Research experience in agroforestry will be considered an added value;
4. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and a genuine interest in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior university-level teaching experience is an asset.
5. Possess an excellent understanding of the agronomic, ecological, socioeconomic, and political foundations and dimensions of agroecology, as well as the key issues and challenges associated with the agroecological transition;
6. Being a member of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec or eligible to become one is an asset.

Hiring and Treatment

As per the current collective agreement. This is a tenure track position.

Application

Application deadline: January 10th, 2027

Expected starting date: September 1st, 2027

Interested individuals are invited to send a cover letter describing their interest for the position and competence in the field of expertise, a curriculum vitae, and two reference letters, before January 10th, 2027, to the following email address (PDF documents): plg@fsaa.ulaval.ca, or to the following postal address:

Dr Richard Bélanger, Department Head
Département de phytologie - FSAA
Université Laval
Pavillon Paul-Comtois, local 3236-A
2425, rue de l'Agriculture
Québec, QC G1V 0A6 Canada

* In order to facilitate the integration of new non-French speaking professors, the VRRHF offers free French classes to new professors and their spouse. In general, the Department will give new professors a period of at least 12 months to acquire French fluency before the start of teaching duties.

Valuing diversity, Université Laval encourages all qualified individuals to apply – particularly women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities – but priority will be given to Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents.