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About the Role

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law and the Department of Philosophy invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Law and Philosophy. This joint appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Pursue innovative and independent research.
• Establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• Be assigned a teaching and service load.

Requirements

• Hold a JD or equivalent degree.
• Hold a doctoral degree, earned by the time of the appointment or shortly thereafter (preferred).
• Demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Possess research and teaching expertise in both Law and Philosophy.
• Provide evidence of research excellence, including publications in top-ranked journals, research statement, conference presentations, awards, and strong endorsements.
• Provide evidence of teaching excellence, including teaching accomplishments, teaching dossier, and strong letters of reference.
• Submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, research statement, two writing samples, teaching dossier, copies of all law and graduate transcripts, and the name and contact information of three references.

Skills

• Research excellence
• Teaching excellence
• Expertise in Law and Philosophy

Location

• St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Work Type

• Full-time
• Tenure Stream

Experience Level

• Assistant Professor

Education Level

• JD or equivalent degree
• Doctoral degree (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $145,000–$180,000 CAD per annum

About the Company

• The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto and is recognized as one of the world's great law schools, offering opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching.
• The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and an intellectual leader in the field.
• Toronto is Canada's economic and intellectual hub, offering access to policy makers and a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and safe environment.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.
• Strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.
• Value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
• The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
• The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strives to make recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.