General information Université Laval, the first French-language university in North America, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position through the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program. The successful candidate will hold a regular faculty appointment within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine, which includes a team of 52 faculty members teaching across four professional programs and one research program. This team supervises more than 130 graduate students. The Faculty of Medicine includes approximately 400 professors whose research activities are organized around eight major themes, including "Loss of Autonomy and Rehabilitation." Building on a strong tradition of interdisciplinary research in disability and rehabilitation, Université Laval is recognized nationally and internationally for its contributions to advancing knowledge on social participation, accessibility, inclusion, and human development among persons with disabilities. Within this rich setting, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of a world-class research ecosystem addressing disability, functional limitations, aging, social participation, and health equity. This position is part of the establishment of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada in Health Equity and Economic Well-Being at Université Laval, launching in January 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent and original research program while benefiting from an outstanding scientific setting that fosters interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration, knowledge mobilization, and societal impact. The successful candidate will become a regular member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (Cirris) of Santé Québec Capitale-Nationale – Universitaire, a health and social services institution affiliated with Université Laval. Cirris is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature, strong integration with clinical, community, and policy environments, and recognized leadership at national and international levels in disability, social participation, accessibility, and inclusive public policy. With 93 researchers from eight faculties across the University and approximately 250 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, Cirris offers a unique research environment that promotes partnership-based approaches, co-construction of knowledge, and knowledge mobilization "by, for, and with" people living with disabilities. The successful candidate will receive
• A tenured faculty position in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences;
• Funding of $600,000 over six years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional six years, through the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program, distributed between salary support and research funds;
• Competitive and attractive start-up funds;
• Competitive salary and benefits;
• An advantageous pension plan.

Job Description
The successful candidate will develop an innovative, independent, and internationally competitive research program aimed at generating knowledge that improves the health, well-being, social participation, and inclusion of people living with disabilities or at risk of developing disabilities throughout their life course. Their work should contribute to both the advancement of knowledge and the transformation of practices, services, programs, or policies. Consideration will be given, within the priority research areas, to research that is likely to generate concrete and sustainable benefits for individuals, communities, practice settings (including community organizations), and health and social service systems. Priority Research Areas Within a continuum extending from functional rehabilitation to community integration for individuals living with disabilities or at risk of developing disabilities, candidates must demonstrate recognized expertise or strong potential for recognition in one or more of the following areas
• Prevention of disability, health promotion, and reduction of social and health inequities,



particularly among aging populations and those experiencing disability or marginalization;
• Transformation of practices, care and service trajectories, programs, and health and social service systems, particularly to improve equity, access, quality, and outcomes related to social participation;
• Data science, artificial intelligence, advanced quantitative methods, or health economics;
• Population data analysis applied to disability, aging, rehabilitation, health equity, or social participation;
• Evaluation and implementation of interventions, programs, or public policies that promote health, equity, autonomy, inclusion, and social participation. Expected Contributions The successful candidate will be expected to
• Develop and lead an original, independent, and internationally competitive research program;
• Secure funding from granting agencies and other partners to support the development and sustainability of the research program;
• Contribute to teaching or curriculum development in one or more programs within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, particularly in the master's and doctoral programs in rehabilitation sciences;
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor graduate students and highly qualified personnel;
• Establish interdisciplinary collaborations with members of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Cirris, and other research units at Université Laval;
• Develop and maintain creative partnerships that foster tangible impacts of the research program on practices, services, public policy, and the living conditions of the populations concerned;
• Contribute to knowledge mobilization, knowledge transfer, and knowledge application.
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• Tout fermer Selection criterias Requirements Université Laval requires candidates to hold a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to the research areas targeted by this position. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program. In particular, candidates must be early-career scholars, either currently engaged in postdoctoral training or having accumulated no more than five years of experience as independent researchers. Candidates must also be working and residing outside Canada as of July 2026. Applicants from sectors other than postsecondary education must possess qualifications enabling appointment to equivalent positions. In addition, candidates must
• Demonstrate excellent potential for research excellence and scientific leadership;
• Present a explicit, coherent, and innovative vision for their research program;
• Possess expertise relevant to at least one of the priority research areas;
• Demonstrate the ability or robust potential to secure research funding;
• Demonstrate the ability or strong potential to train highly qualified personnel;
• Demonstrate teaching ability or strong potential for university-level teaching;
• Possess the skills required for interdisciplinary work, collaboration, and partnership development;
• Demonstrate potential for knowledge mobilization and collaboration with affected individuals, practice settings, community organizations, administrators, or public policy decision-makers;
• Present a clear vision of their contribution to the ecosystems of Cirris, the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Université Laval;
• Possess the ability to communicate and teach in French or commit to acquiring functional proficiency in French within a timeframe agreed upon with the University. Conditions Conditions Salary according to the current collective agreement Additional information By choosing Université Laval,



you will benefit from the following integration measures
• Welcome days for new professors;
• Peer mentoring;
• Free French courses for you and your spouse;
• Support for settling in Quebec City and job search assistance for your spouse. Career Interruption and Special Circumstances Respecting the values of diversity and equity, Université Laval acknowledges that career interruption and special circumstances (e.g., maternity or parental leave, leave for prolonged illness, clinical training, care for a family member, the COVID-19 pandemic, and disability) may influence productivity and contributions in research. Applicants are invited, if they wish, to describe any relevant circumstances and their effects so that these may be taken into consideration when assessing their application. Accommodation In complete confidentiality, accommodation can be offered to candidates according to their needs in this competition, including accessibility. If you need accommodation, we invite you to contact the equity officer using the contact information below. Nathalie Houle Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Nathalie.
[email protected] Candidature Application deadline December 4, 2026 Job starting date No later than July 1, 2027 Application Process Applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Applicants must submit the following documents no later than December 1, 2026
• A cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in French or 2.5 pages in English) outlining the candidate’s interest in the position, a summary of the proposed research program, their leadership, their vision of the Chair’s added value in enriching existing expertise at Université Laval, and the Chair’s positioning with respect to the strategic priority areas of the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program.
• A Tri-Agency CV (maximum of 6 pages in French or 5 pages in English). Candidates must use the Tri-Agency CV template. For more information and to download the template, please consult the Tri-Agency CV instructions. The application must also include the Tri-Agency CV addendum, which is not included in the page limit.
• A description of the proposed research program (maximum of 3.6 pages in French or 3 pages in English, excluding references).
• The UL self-identification form. Competition Process and Evaluation Criteria Milestone Application Deadline December 4, 2026 Interview Period January 2027 Announcement of Results No later than March 2027 Evaluation A Selection Committee will evaluate applications based on the requirements outlined in this posting. The Selection Committee is composed of faculty members from the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Université Laval. For Questions and Submission of Application Materials Richard Debigaré, Director School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval 1050 Avenue de la Médecine, Room 4770 Québec City (Québec) G1V 0A6, Canada Telephone (phone hidden) ext. 407215 Fax (phone hidden) Email [email protected] 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 Faculty of Medicine School of Rehabilitation Sciences Numéro d'offre 18148 Job posting period Du 20-10-2026 au 04-12-2026

📌 Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader Professor (Quebec City)
🏢 Université Laval
📍 Quebec City