DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
POSITION: PROFESSOR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE)
The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is seeking qualified candidates to renew its faculty complement and support high-quality development across all its areas of activity.
UQAM is a French-language public university with international influence. Its research centers conduct cutting-edge work focused on social issues, contributing to the institution's reputation. The School of Management (ESG UQAM), UQAM's largest faculty, is a major academic hub and a leading research actor in Montreal. It brings together around 300 professors and more than 50 research units. With more than 50 professors from varied disciplinary backgrounds, the Department of Organization and Human Resources offers a rich and multidisciplinary academic environment (https://orh.esg.uqam.ca/).The work of its faculty in the field of human resources management is internationally recognized within the scientific community and among organizational and societal stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Human resource management (HRM) encompasses several areas of expertise and requires strong versatility across its various specialties. The Department wishes to hire a professor in HRM who has a comprehensive vision of the discipline, with a perspective oriented toward artificial intelligence and its impact on the HR function. This person will be able to assume the following responsibilities:
· Teach at all three academic levels (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral) in human resource management within current and future programs
· Supervise students at all three levels (internships, applied projects, master's thesis, and doctoral dissertations)
· Conduct research in human resource management focused on the field of artificial intelligence
· Engage in service to the community (activities that contribute to the University's functioning and outreach)
REQUIREMENTS
· Ph.D. in Administration (human resource management specialization) or Industrial Relations, or equivalent*
· At least three years of relevant professional experience, including doctoral research activities
· Ability to teach human resource management at all academic levels
· Experience and quality of research achievements in the field of human resource management with a focus on artificial intelligence
· Ability to disseminate research results as demonstrated by publications, scholarly communications, and knowledge-transfer activities
· Demonstrated autonomy and respect for professional ethics
· Proficiency in French, both spoken and written**
* Exceptionally, the application of a candidate who has not yet completed the required degree may be considered. However, the degree must be obtained before tenure is granted, in accordance with the provisions of the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement.
** A functional command of the French language (ability to teach courses in French) is required prior to taking up the position. An adequate command of French (C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) will be an essential condition for obtaining tenure, in accordance with the provisions of the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement. French courses may be offered.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
· Regular position leading to tenure
BENEFITS
· Supplemental health and disability insurance
· Life insurance
· Defined benefit pension plan
ANNUAL SALARY as of April 1, 2025: from $74,351 to $178,818 (according to the UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement)
WORK LOCATION:
· In the heart of the Quartier Latin in downtown Montréal – Main Campus"
EXPECTED START DATE: July 1, 2026 (subject to required approvals)
Committed to reflecting Québec society and determined to enrich itself through diversity, the University invites all qualified individuals to apply-particularly women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities-within the framework of its Equal Access to Employment Program. Applicants from these groups are invited to self-identify by completing the following questionnaire (https://rh.uqam.ca/qaccesegalite/) and sending it, with the job title in the subject line, to the following address: edi@uqam.ca.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority must be given to individuals authorized to work in Canada. This criterion does not constitute a priority under the applicable collective agreements.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants are asked to submit a detailed CV in French, a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), teaching evaluations (if any), a summary of their research plan (maximum 3 pages), and two letters of reference sent directly by the referees to the Department, BEFORE 5 P.M (EST) ON JANUARY 12th:
Département d'organisation et ressources humaines
École des sciences de la gestion
Université du Québec à Montréal
Courrier électronique : dorh-candidatures@uqam.ca
Please note that no email follow-up will be possible between December 20, 2025 and January 5, 2026. However, application files and related documents may still be sent during this period and will be processed when the Department reopens.
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Mostafa Ayoobzadeh
Associate Professor of Human and Organizational Development
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Montreal QC Canada
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