Tenure-track Faculty Position in International Security and Strategic Studies

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Ph.D 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.

Conditions
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.

Application deadline: October 31, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Job starting 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 strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, 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.