Assistant Professor - Public Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law

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Date Posted: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 09/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req : 48757
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Department: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Public Law, Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

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 demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in the area of Public Law, including but not limited to Administrative Law and Constitutional Law.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; 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, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

The expected salary range is $145,000–$185,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

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.

It is housed in the elegant, state-of-the art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

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 application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by September 8, 2026
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• a research statement outlining current and future research interests;
• two writing samples;
• a teaching dossier, including
• a teaching statement,
• sample course materials, and
• teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above;
• copies of all law and graduate transcripts; and
• the name and contact information of three references.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

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