Faculty Position in Occupational Health and Human Toxicology

Université Laval

Ressources humaines

General information

Université Laval, the first French-language higher-education institution in the Americas, and the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine of its Faculty of Medicine are seeking a tenure-track professor in occupational health and human toxicology. The selected candidate will have a strong background in training and expertise (teaching-research) closely related to public health / community health / population health. This position leads to tenure.

Job Description

The selected candidate will hold a full-time, 100% tenure-track professorship in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine. He or she will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership in teaching occupational health and human toxicology in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs for which the Faculty of Medicine is responsible--specifically the specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in occupational health and safety, and the joint faculty master’s and doctoral programs in public and community health related to occupational health and human toxicology.

He or she will also be active in the development and execution of funded research projects in community health / public health / population health, and contribute to strengthening expertise in occupational health or human toxicology within the Faculty and in collaboration with other faculties. Duties also include supervising or co-supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as participating in faculty, university, and professional activities relevant to the position.

Eligible candidates must:

Hold a Ph.D. relevant to occupational health and human toxicology;

Demonstrate strong skills in university-level teaching and supervision of graduate students; Demonstrate strong ability to conduct research activities in occupational health or human toxicology, addressing related issues, and to publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals; Demonstrate strong collegiality and interdisciplinary collaboration skills; Be able to integrate new information and communication technologies into their teaching; As Université Laval is a French-language institution, the selected candidate must be able to teach in French or commit to being able to do so within three (3) years.

Conditions
Salary according to the current collective agreement

More than a school, Université Laval is an entire community in the heart of Quebec City, a complete university recognized for its culture of excellence both in teaching and research.

Application deadline: May 16, 2026 at midnight
Job starting date: November 1, 2026

Please send, by email, before May 16, 2026 at midnight, a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae to:

Clermont Dionne, directeur
Département de médecine sociale et préventive
Faculté de médecine, Université Laval
directeurmspfmed.ulaval.ca

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.

Workplace
Faculté de médecine
Département de médecine sociale et préventive

Numéro d’offre: 17405

Job posting period : Du 27-03-2026 au 15-05-2026