Associate Professor - Law and Philosophy

Associate Professor – Law and Philosophy

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law and the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invite applications from outstanding scholars for a full-time tenure stream position held jointly in the Faculty of Law (51%) and the Department of Philosophy (49%) in Law and Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

This position is being advertised concurrently with the Assistant Professor – Law and Philosophy position (req 48761); however, only one appointment will be made. To be considered for this role and/or Assistant Professor – Law and Philosophy (req 48761), you must submit a separate application for each posting.

• Candidates must hold a JD or equivalent degree. A doctoral degree, earned by the time of the appointment or shortly thereafter, is preferred.
• Candidates must have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching, and an established international reputation. We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in both Law and Philosophy.
• Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; and strong endorsements from referees.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below), and strong letters of reference.

• Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

• The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The upper end of the salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. It offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. Jackman Law’s rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an intellectual leader in the field.

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.

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All application materials must be received by October2,2026.

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• two recent publications;
• a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations;
• copies of all law and graduate transcripts;
• the name and contact information of three references.

Jackman Law will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Rosenstock, Executive Director, Office of the Dean, Jackman Faculty of Law, at mic

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

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