Tenure-track Faculty Position in Sociology and Quantitative Methodology
Université Laval
Canada
Tenure-track Faculty Position in Sociology and Quantitative Methodology
General information
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.
Job Description
The Department of Sociology announces the opening of a position for a full professor of Sociology to teach quantitative data analysis methods and social statistics.
- The successful candidate will be required to:
- Teach classes in the fields of quantitative methods and social statistics;
- Teach sociology at undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Oversee graduate students;
- Conduct research in one of the major fields of sociology, including quantitative methodology.
The successful candidate will join Université Laval as a full professor from the start date of their employment.
- Hold a completed PhD in sociology or in a relevant discipline by January 5, 2026;
- Having completed undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies in sociology will be considered an asset;
- Demonstrate proficiency in teaching quantitative methods, social statistics, and sociology at the three graduate levels;
- Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset;
- In keeping with the needs of the Department, the applicant must be prepared to teach the course Introduction to Introduction aux méthodes quantitatives en sociologie, which is taught in French, starting in the Fall 2026 semester or upon hiring;
- Demonstrate a robust track record of published work and completed research projects.
The successful candidate will be employed by Université Laval, where undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching activities are conducted in French.
Conditions
Compensation in accordance with the current collective agreement.
Application deadline: Applicants must submit their applications no later than January 5, 2026, as attested by the email’s transmission date.
Job starting date: June 1, 2026
How to apply :
Applications including a cover letter, a complete resume, two letters of recommendation, and copies of two publications should be sent to the Department Chair:
Ms. Laurence Godin
Chair
Department of Sociology
direction@soc.ulaval.ca
For more information, visit the Department of Sociology’s website or the Université Laval human resources’ website.
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.
Workplace
School of Social Sciences
Department of Sociology
Numéro d'offre: 16943
Job posting period : Du 01-11-2025 au 05-01-2026
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