Professor of Civic Engagement and Participation in Rural Areas –

Professor of Civic Engagement and Participation in Rural Areas – (AP25-06-68829)Join INRS – a university on a human scale dedicated to research and graduate education. Since 1969, our 700 employees support innovation and excellence in a multidisciplinary environment.Base pay rangeCA$100,863.00/yr – CA$194,538.00/yrYour roleThe Ruralités durables Research Centre is a new permanent intersectoral centre entirely dedicated to rural issues. As a professor, you will conduct research, teach at the graduate level, and help develop a world‑class intersectoral research and training centre that integrates natural science, engineering, health, and social science sectors to solve strategic issues identified by rural communities in Québec.ResponsibilitiesEstablish an independent and innovative research program on rural civic engagement and participation.Develop internal collaborations with faculty at the centre and other INRS centres.Develop external collaborations with communities and stakeholders.Help establish the centre’s research infrastructures.Secure funding for your own research activities by obtaining external grants.Participate in creating the centre’s training programs.Participate in graduate teaching, supervision and training.Dedicate a significant portion of your teaching duties to community service in the form of citizen partnership research, scientific consulting, or other activities in the field with various communities and stakeholders in rural areas.Desired profileEducationHave (or be in the process of obtaining) a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to the job description.ExperienceHave an excellent track record of research achievements that will lead to the successful development of a strong and independent research program.Demonstrate strong potential to obtain research funding from granting agencies or external partners.Significant research experience with stakeholders (co‑construction research, partnership, citizen participation, etc.).Skills and other abilitiesDemonstrated skills in teaching and supervising graduate students.Research and academic expertise related to the initial scientific program of the Ruralités durables Research Centre.Excellent interpersonal skills.Proven ability to work within intersectoral and interdisciplinary teams while collaborating with public and private partners.Interest in intersectorality is an asset.Proficiency in spoken and written French. Candidates with limited knowledge of French are strongly encouraged to apply – necessary resources will be provided to facilitate learning of the French language.Proficiency in spoken and written English. As INRS has international collaborations, a good command of English is required.Inclusive environmentINRS values diversity, recognizes its role as an agent of change, and strives to ensure an inclusive environment for all. INRS encourages applications from Indigenous people, women, visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities, in accordance with the equal opportunity employment and employment equity programs to which it subscribes. If you anticipate requiring accommodation, or if you have any questions regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion at INRS, please write to edi@inrs.ca in confidence.Application requirementsComplete resume.A copy of the three most important publications.A three‑page summary of future research program and its structuring impact in the context of the creation of the Ruralités durables Research Centre.A text outlining philosophy of supervision and teaching in the context of the creation of the Ruralités durables Research Centre.Name and contact information of three references.Posting internally and externally from November 5, 2025, to January 9, 2026, 4 p.m. Selection interviews will be held in February 2026. Work location: Institut national de la recherche scientifique, Ruralités durables Research Centre, 63 rue Ambroise-Fafard, Baie‑Saint‑Paul, Québec, G3Z 2J7. #J-18808-Ljbffr