Department Statement
Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.
The School of Industrial Relations is one of the largest institutions in North America focusing on questions and issues related to the world of work. One of the faculty’s distinguishing features is its reliance on a pluridisciplinary and integrated approach to work and employment. This approach is structured around five major fields of expertise and professional practice: human resources management, labour relations, labour law, labour and employment public policy, and occupational health and safety.
The School of Industrial Relations is recruiting a professor at the rank of Assistant Professor to advance research and teaching in Transformations in the World of Work and Artificial Intelligence.
The successful candidate may be invited to apply for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRC).
Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. In addition to favourable teaching conditions, each Tier 2 Chair holder at the Faculty will receive a research fund of $35,000.
Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As a professor and holder of a Canada Research Chair, you will:
Leverage your world-class leadership in the transformations of organisations, work, or employment in relation with artificial intelligence with the potential to generate positive social and economic benefits for Canadians;
Actively foster co-creation of research projects and initiatives with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, and non-profit) to increase the application of research outcomes in transformations in the world of work and artificial intelligence, for the benefit of society at large. You will also facilitate the mobilization and application of the Chair’s research results in diverse ways to stimulate economic growth and social innovation;
Teach at all levels of study;
Supervise master’s and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral fellows in the completion of theses and dissertations;
Have the opportunity to apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation
Lead major interfaculty projects with national and international reach;
Contribute actively to the academic and scientific life of the School and the Faculty.
Qualifications
Be eligible for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs Program;
Be an exceptional emerging researcher of international calibre who has demonstrated exceptional creativity in research. Candidates eligible for Tier 2 Chair positions must be excellent emerging scholars who is more than 10 years from their first independent academic research-related appointment at the time of nomination. Applicant who are more than 10 years from their first independent academic research-related appointment (and has experienced legitimate career interruptions among other circumstances, by maternity or parental leave, an extended medical leave, or for clinical training) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process;
Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline to transformations in the world of work in relation with artificial intelligence or in industrial relations. This requirement is set by the Université de Montréal; not by the Canada Research Chairs program;
Demonstrate outstanding expertise and international recognition as a leader in the transformations in the world of work in relation with artificial intelligence over the next five to ten years;
Be able to lead ambitious, productive research teams;
Possess the qualities required to conduct original, innovative, and high-quality research that mobilizes and applies knowledge to deliver social and economic benefits for Canada and beyond;
Demonstrate the ability to provide interdisciplinary teaching;
Have the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context, in complementarity with faculty members;
Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.
Additional information about the position
Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
Expected start date: June 1, 2027;
Located at the Montreal Campus
How to submit your application
Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button) during the posting period, from October 13, 2026 to December 2, 2026, inclusively. Your application must include the following documents:
A cover letter;
A curriculum vitae;
Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach;
A research program proposal;
Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
Important: the research program proposal should cover 5 years (suggested length: 4 pages)
Contact information
Vincent Rousseau, Department Chair
School of Industrial Relations
direction@eri.umontreal.ca
We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.
As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.
ÉQUITÉ, DIVERSITÉ ET INCLUSION
The Université de Montréal (UdeM) is committed to an Employment Equity Program and to meeting the requirements for employment equity, equity, diversity and inclusion established by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies. Equity, diversity and inclusion are therefore at the core of the University’s mission, and its vision of diversity extends beyond applicable legal requirements.
The University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible or ethnic minorities persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Candidates are also invited to complete the self-identification form. This process directly supports employment equity objectives and helps strengthen the representation of members of these groups within our community.
Completing the self-identification questionnaire is strongly encouraged.
This voluntary initiative aims to foster a diverse and equitable environment. The information provided is essential to improving UdeM’s practices and fulfilling its legal obligations. It is collected and used in strict compliance with applicable federal and provincial laws, remains strictly confidential, and will never be disclosed without your consent. It is used to advance employment equity, recognize the expertise of members of designated groups, and enhance their representation within the UdeM community.
During recruitment, selection tools may also be adapted, on a confidential basis, to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact, Marie-Lou Lalime at the Bureau du personnel enseignant (Faculty Office) in complete confidentiality by email (marie-lou.lalime@umontreal.ca) or by phone at 514 343-6111 ext. 5472.
In accordance with current Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
UdeM acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research. We encourage applicants to note in their applications any circumstances, such as those due to maternity or parental leave, sick leave, caregiving responsibilities, or reduced professional activity due to a chronic illness or disability health or family reasons, which will be considered in the review of applications.