Job Location: Quebec City, Canada
Web Address: https://www.flsh.ulaval.ca/langues-linguistique-traduction
Job Title: Professor in Linguistics, Tenure-track
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Minimum Education: PhD in linguistics or nearing completion

Specialty Areas: Semantics; Syntax

Other Specialties: Psycholinguistics or neurolinguistics

Description:

Located in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval is a large, comprehensive university known for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

Job Description
The Département de langues, linguistique et traduction is looking to fill a professor position in Linguistics, with a specialization in syntax. A second area of specialization in neurolinguistics or psycholinguistics is also required.

Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Teaching syntax and neurolinguistics or psycholinguistics at all three academic levels (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral).
- Supervising graduate students and directing essays, theses, and dissertations.
- Conducting research and participating in academic activities in the fields of linguistics, with a particular focus on syntax and the second specialization area (neurolinguistics or psycholinguistics).
- Contributing to the operation of the linguistics programs.
- Participating in departmental, faculty, and university activities.

Selection Criteria:
- PhD in linguistics or nearing completion (only applications from candidates with a known thesis defense date at the time of application will be considered).
- A research program in syntax-semantics with a second specialization in neurolinguistics or psycholinguistics.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- University-level teaching experience in the primary and secondary specialization fields.
- Proficiency in spoken and written French.

Commitment to Equity:
Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide inclusive work and living environments 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.

Additional Information and Contact:
For more information on the Département de langues, linguistique et traduction, please visit our website.
For any questions, please contact Véronique Nguyên-Duy at [email protected].

Application Deadline: 27-Oct-2025
Email Address for Applications: [email protected]
Web Address for Applications: https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/emplois-disponibles/corps-professoral/professeures-et-professeurs/HCM/10429?fbclid=IwY2xjawNJT8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiKofQ26Ize35-_ngXTN0VuUxtGMzjB40dqjBECL69DJGdcq3j51yEIFh0JW_aem_woZ58aczvPUUr24GL-mrxw
Application Instructions:
Application Procedure
Interested individuals are asked to submit an application package consisting of:
- A cover letter.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A two- to three-page statement of research and teaching interests.
- Two or three publications representative of research achievements.
- Three letters of recommendation sent directly by the referees.
- For candidates who have not yet completed their doctorate, a letter from their department head attesting to the progress of their thesis and the defense date.

The application package, as well as the letters of recommendation, must be sent in PDF format electronically to Véronique Nguyên-Duy, Chair, Département de langues, linguistique et traduction, at [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, October 27, 2025.
Candidates selected after the initial review will be invited for a first interview during the week of November 10, 2025.
Contact Information:
Véronique Nguyên-Duy
Email: [email protected]