Faculty Appointment
The Faculty of Law, University of Toronto invites applications from outstanding scholars for one or more tenure-stream positions, at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank. The positions are not subject-matter specific and will commence July 1, 2013.
We encourage diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to law, and welcome applications from candidates in all fields of legal study.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is required.
The closing date for applications is July 31, 2012.
The Faculty of Law, University of Toronto is one of the world's great law schools. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to research and teaching. The Faculty of Law offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. The Faculty actively encourages innovative scholarship. As the economic and intellectual hub of Canada, Toronto provides access to policy and decision makers at all levels, and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and safe city.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply. Applications must include a detailed covering letter which identifies the applicant's areas of interest in research and teaching, as well as a detailed research plan, a c.v., copies of all law and graduate transcripts, two sample publications, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), where relevant. Incomplete applications may not be accepted. If you have questions about this position, please contact law.recruitment@utoronto.ca
Applications will be accepted electronically only on our website between June 1st and July 31st, 2012, by logging on to the faculty recruitment application page
We also require at least three signed letters of reference, to be sent directly by academic referees, by email to: law.recruitment@utoronto.ca or by mail by July 31, 2012.
References should be addressed to:
Andrea Russell
Executive Director, Office of the Dean
Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
84 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M5S 2C5
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
