Tenure-track Faculty Position in Operations Management

Numéro d'offre
15286
Job posting period
November 5, 2024 to January 24, 2025
Workplace
Faculty of Business Administration
Department of Operations and Decision Systems
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.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses scientific and professional skills in operations management and logistics, particularly production and inventory management. Additionally, expertise in modeling, optimization and procurement is considered an asset. The candidate is actively engaged in research, has a strong publication record, possesses a good understanding of management and organizations, and has an interest in teaching operations management and logistics.
Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant field before the start date. As teaching activities are conducted in French, the selected person must be able to teach in French within a maximum period of two years after the start date. Responsibilities include research and teaching of operations management and logistics at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.
Selection criterias
The candidate must:

Hold a Ph.D. before the start date.
Demonstrate excellent research ability and research interests compatible with those of the Department of Operations and Decision Systems, and provide a strong publication record and a statement of future research.
Be capable of teaching at all three levels, supervising doctoral theses, master's theses and essays, participating in industry internships, grant applications, and continuing education activities.
Be able to teach in French within a maximum period of two years after the start date.
Demonstrate, during a presentation of their work to department members, the ability to effectively communicate the results of their research in operations management and logistics, explaining their scientific significance and contribution to organizational management.
Demonstrate, during a presentation to department members, the ability to deliver pedagogically sound teaching in operations management and logistics.
Have a good understanding of management and organizations.
Conditions
Salary according to the current collective agreement
Rank:
assistant or associate professor
Additional information
For more information on research activities related to the position, candidates are encouraged to visit the website of the Department of Operations and Decision Systems.
Candidature
Application deadline:
January 24, 2025
Job starting date:
June 1, 2025
The competition is open until January 24, 2025. If no suitable candidate is found by this date, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Interested individuals should submit an application package to:

Jacques Renaud, Department head
Laval University
Pavillon Palasis-Prince
2325 rue de la Terrasse, 2507A
Quebec City, Quebec G1V 0A6
Canada
Tel:
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Documents can be sent electronically to osd@osd.ulaval.ca. The application package must include a copy of the three most relevant publications, a statement of future research, copies of acquired degrees, a letter of intent, and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining experience, publications, and ongoing research. Two letters of reference must also be sent directly to the department. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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.