Assistant Professor (UT02), Associate Professor (UT03) and Professor (UT04)

Work environment
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.What do we offer?🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlementsThe Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) is one of Canada's two military universities. Founded in 1952, it has been recognized as a university-level institution by the National Assembly of Québec since 2021.RMC Saint-Jean provides pre-university and university education to future officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), instilling in them the skills required to excel in the profession of arms. Its officer cadets and naval cadets, drawn from across Canada, learn in a genuinely bilingual educational environment that is rare within the Canadian university landscape.The College occupies the site of Fort Saint-Jean. Together with Québec City, this heritage site is the only place in Canada to have maintained a continuous military presence since the French Regime: the first fort was built here in 1666 by the Carignan-Salières Regiment, and the Fort Saint-Jean Museum preserves its memory on the campus itself. Located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, on the banks of the Richelieu, the College stands at the gateway to Montréal and to one of the most significant university and scientific hubs in North America.RMC Saint-Jean is a human-scale institution in full expansion. It is currently developing new university programs, including one in climate science and security, which will broaden both its educational offering and the scope of its research areas. Its research capacity is following the same trajectory, guided by the 2024-2029 Strategic Research Plan. The College is home to the Centre for Security and Crisis Governance (CRITIC), established in 2020, and the Research Chair on the Reserve Force, launched in 2026, which addresses the organizational and operational issues facing the CAF Reserve. It has developed partnerships with various university and college institutions, both nationally and internationally. It is also an active member of an international network of military academies offering university programs.Its growing faculty contributes actively to scientific output, and its expertise is regularly sought after.To join RMC Saint-Jean today is to take part in the rise of a university capacity: shaping new programs, building research areas, and leaving a lasting mark.

Intent of the process
The Department of National Defence (DND) is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth, driven by evolving national and global geopolitical priorities. This expansion reflects our commitment to strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities, modernizing operations, and advancing strategic initiatives.As we rise to meet these evolving challenges, the Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking skilled and dedicated professionals to help shape the future of Canada’s defence. Several targeted recruitment initiatives are underway to attract diverse talent across a wide range of disciplines, enhancing our ability to deliver on strategic and operational objectives. The intent of this process is to build a dynamic pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies across DND’s operational landscape. Successful candidates may be considered for a range of meaningful opportunities that support our evolving mandate and contribute directly to Canada’s defence and security.

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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HOW DOES THIS WORK?*IMPORTANT* In order to be considered for the immediate vacancy, you must apply by October 12, 2026.✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html)_________________________________________📢 OTHER INFORMATION▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. See the Additional Links section.▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

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Reliability Status security clearance

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of InterestOther conditions of employment may be required for some positions. These conditions will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment. They may include:Willing and able to work on-site.
Ability and willingness to travel as part of teaching responsibilities
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including teaching and meeting with students on evenings and weekends
Willing and able to participate in field projects on occasion.

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Willing and able to work on-site.

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EDUCATIONGraduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position and competence in teaching and/or research.Notes:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
2. For positions requiring a master’s or doctoral degree, the following alternatives may be accepted when combined with an acceptable bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution:
a. Research or scholarly studies constituting a significant contribution to the discipline; or
b. Professional practice recognized for its high quality.
When the educational qualifications are met through one of the alternatives described above, they are met for the position in question only.

EXPERIENCESE1 – Experience teaching at the university level in one of the following fields or related disciplines to the duties of the position:1) Earth and Environmental Sciences:
1.1 – Climatology and Earth system science
1.2 – Hydrology and cryosphere
1.3 – Environmental science2) Physics and Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences:
2.1 – Meteorology and atmospheric physics
2.2 – Physical oceanography
2.3 – Geophysical fluid dynamics
2.4 – Climate modelling, numerical simulation and multi-model ensembles3) Chemistry:
3.1 – Atmospheric chemistry
3.2 – Environmental chemistry4) Mathematics and Statistics:
4.1 – Applied mathematics
4.2 – Statistics
4.3 – Operations research
4.4 – Statistical downscaling, bias correction and uncertainty quantification5) Computer Science:
5.1 – Data science
5.2 – Machine learning and artificial intelligence
5.3 – High-performance scientific computing6) Geography and Geomatics:
6.1 – Geographic information systems (GIS)
6.2 – Physical and environmental geography7) Climate Impacts, Risks and Adaptation:
7.1 – Impact and vulnerability assessment
7.2 – Climate risk analysis and management
7.3 – Adaptation and resilience (infrastructure, populations, ecosystems)
7.4 – Climate security and defence issues

E2 – Experience conducting research at a university level and a track record of publishing results in refereed journals or academic presses in one of the teaching fields or related disciplines to the duties of the position in the list above (see E1).E3 – Experience, including professional experience related to the duties of the position that would demonstrate evidence of service* with mature adult learners or similar environment.* Service is defined as, for example, contribution to various committees or activities promoting the well-being of students as well as the success and development of an educational institution, participation in the organization of a conference, evaluation of scientific articles and other elements related to the academic community.
Candidates will be required to submit the following documents later in the process:✔️Teaching portfolio
✔️Research portfolio
✔️Proof of education (with validation)
✔️List of three references
✔️Samples of the most impactful peer-reviewed publications

COMPETENCIESC1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Communication

ABILITIESA1 - Ability to produce teaching materials.
A2 - Ability to teach effectively in a field relevant to the position.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATIONAED1- Graduation with a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position and competence in teaching and/or research.Notes:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.
2. For positions requiring a master’s or doctoral degree, the following alternatives may be accepted when combined with an acceptable bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution:
a. Research or scholarly studies constituting a significant contribution to the discipline; or
b. Professional practice recognized for its high quality.
3. When the educational qualifications are met through one of the alternatives described above, they are met for the position in question onlyAED2 - Graduation with a Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position and competence in teaching and/or research.AED3 - Specialization or training relevant to a program in climate science and security.

EXPERIENCES AE1 – Experience mentoring or supervision of students (projects, dissertations, theses).AE2 – Experience in developing a funded research program that is consistent with the research strengths of the department.AE3 – Research experience related to the duties of the position, as a member of a research group or through fieldwork.AE4 – Experience using teaching technologies (e.g., learning management platforms, online collaboration tools).AE5 – Experience in leadership positions or human resources management in a university environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.↪ In support of our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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