Osgoode Hall Law School at York University invites highly qualified applicants for 2 positions as an Assistant and/or Associate Professor in the areas of:
- Indigenous Law;
- Property Law (broadly understood as including both private law and public regulation of property, trusts, and wills and estates); this search is not intended for Intellectual Property, but candidates with parallel expertise in IP with demonstrated significant overlaps with Property law more generally will be considered; or
- Health Law (broadly understood, and including its intersections with regulatory law, health governance and policy, tort and contract law, elder law, privacy law, insurance law, disability law, and discrimination law);
These are tenure-stream appointments to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2025.
Candidate Qualifications
Degree
All candidates must hold a JD degree and a graduate degree in law or equivalent credentials. PhD or PhD near completion by the appointment’s start in field/related field is preferred.
Scholarship
- A coherent and well-articulated program of research, research creation and/or professional practice and specialization in specific areas.
- A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate, externally funded research and/or research creation.
- A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence of a recognized international calibre in the field as indicated in: the research plan; a record of high quality publications (or forthcoming publications), including with significant journals in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and achievements; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing).
Teaching
- A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students demonstrated in: the teaching dossier; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology-enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference).
- Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will involve graduate teaching and supervision.
Hiring Policies
- Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
- Osgoode Hall Law School is committed to the principles of equality and diversity, and inclusion, broadly understood. We are particularly interested in candidates with diverse backgrounds and especially encourage candidates in equity, diversity and inclusion categories. As a part of this commitment, the Law School’s Employment Equity Plan aims to increase the representation on faculty of members from five groups: women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. Persons identifying as members of these equity-seeking groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
- York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact François Tanguay-Renaud, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at facultyrecruitment@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Application Process
- Due date for completed applications: Monday, October 14, 2024 by 4:30pm EST
- Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) copies of law and graduate transcripts; 4) a detailed research plan; 5) a teaching dossier, including teaching evaluations (see details below); 6) copies of three (3) academic articles or book chapters authored by the applicant (where published materials are not available, one or more dissertation/ thesis chapter(s) may be submitted in lieu); 7) contact information for of three (3) referees. Candidates may, during the recruitment process, be asked to have their referees provide their letters of reference directly to Osgoode. All applications will be kept confidential to the committee and faculty colleagues who provide reviews of files.
- The teaching dossier should be no more than 15-20 pages and should include teaching evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy, an account of teaching experiences and related responsibilities (list of courses taught/course outlines, examples of print and digital teaching materials and how they are used), a summary of commitment to professional development (participation in teaching workshops; supervision of masters and doctoral students; mentoring new faculty), and other evidence of teaching effectiveness (student letters of support; teaching awards).
- Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
- Direct questions about the position process or applications to Professor François Tanguay-Renaud, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at facultyrecruitment@osgoode.yorku.ca.