Faculty of Law; Theatre Assistant Professors

Position: Faculty of Law (Theatre) Assistant Professors
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Faculty of Law is committed to giving meaning to this acknowledgement by recognizing, learning, and upholding the laws of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, particularly the Coast Salish Peoples on whose lands the University of Victoria Campus is located.

Who we are  Since our founding in the mid-1970s, the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria has sought to make a unique contribution to legal education in Canada, striving for innovation in the classroom, creativity and leadership in research, with due attention to the needs of Canada’s most marginalized communities. Home to some of Canada’s most innovative and dynamic thinkers, the Faculty of Law has created a vibrant learning environment based on a commitment to social justice, humane professionalism and civic responsibility, critical interdisciplinary policy‑oriented research and teaching and collegial governance.

Dedicated to providing students with the skills, knowledge and judgment they will need to embark on diverse careers, UVic Law offers a rich curriculum that includes the only common‑law co‑operative legal education program in Canada and a diversity of experiential education opportunities. In September 2018, we welcomed the inaugural class in our path‑breaking transsystemic joint degree program in Canadian Common Law and Indigenous Legal Orders (JD/JID), and in 2024 we inaugurated the Racial Justice Program for Black Law Students.

We are a faculty with a commitment to diversification across our ranks.

What we are looking for  The Faculty invites applications for two full‑time research‑stream faculty positions. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date is 1 July 2026 (negotiable).

Salary Range  The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for these positions includes a competitive salary range of $128,000 – $159,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements
Successful candidates in both positions must have the interest and capacity to teach Contracts, Property or Torts in the JD or JD/JID Program as part of their teaching portfolio. We invite applications from scholars with a wide variety of research interests and methodological approaches.

All candidates should have the capacity and desire to take part in the supervision of graduate students in our interdisciplinary Law and Society LLM and PhD programs. All candidates should also have the capacity and desire to provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students, which may include support for students and programs structured in relation to Indigenous and Black students and legal professionals.

The successful applicants for both positions will have an LL.B., J.D., B.C.L., or equivalent law degree or, in exceptional cases, equivalent experience in an Indigenous legal order. Successful candidates for both positions will also have a relevant doctorate (completed or in progress with an expectation of completion by 1 July 2026).

Successful applicants will have a potential for excellence in research, effective teaching and collegial service. Knowledge of the theory and practice of law, evidence of commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity in research, teaching and community service, and evidence of active community engagement in the university setting and, where relevant, outside the university are also components of a successful application.

For one of these positions, and in accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated groups:
Indigenous persons, persons with diverse gender identities, persons with disabilities and racialized people. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for…