LSN Jobs: University of Toronto Faculty of Law

                 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF LAW

                         Faculty Appointment


      The University of Toronto, Faculty of Law invites
      applications from outstanding scholars for one or more
      tenure-track positions, at the Assistant, Associate or Full
      Professor rank. The positions are not subject-matter
      specific and are expected to commence July 1, 2009.


      JOB DESCRIPTION:

      We encourage diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to
      law, and welcome applications from candidates in all fields
      of legal study. Broad subject-matter areas include:

      Constitutional and Aboriginal Law
      Property Law (including Intellectual Property)
      Empirical and Sociological Approaches to Law
      Legal Theory
      Globalization, Transnational and International Law
      Local Government Law
      Foreign and Comparative Law
      Corporate and Commercial Law/Law and Economics


      JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

      The successful candidate will have completed or be close to
      completing graduate studies in law or a related field,
      preferably at the doctoral level, and will have
      demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Salary
      will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.


      ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

      The University of Toronto, Faculty of Law is one of the
      world's great law schools. The University is dedicated to
      the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
      faculty committed to research and teaching. The Faculty of
      Law offers opportunities for collaborative and
      interdisciplinary research and teaching, the excitement of
      working with a diverse student population, and actively
      encourages innovative scholarship. 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.


      APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

      The closing date for applications is July 1, 2008.

      Applications will be accepted electronically on our website
      between May 1st and July 1st, 2008 by logging on to:

          http://www.law.utoronto.ca/faculty_recruitment

      Applications must include a detailed covering letter which
      identifies the applicant's areas of interest in research
      and teaching as well as a brief research plan, a c.v.,
      copies of all law and graduate transcripts, two sample
      publications, and a teaching dossier, where relevant.

      We also require at least three signed letters of reference,
      to be sent directly by referees, by email to:

      Email:         MAILTO:law.recruitment@utoronto.ca

      or by mail.

      Applications and references should be addressed to:

      CONTACT:       Nikki Gershbain
                     Executive Director, Office of the Dean
                     University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
                     84 Queen's Park
                     Toronto, ON M5S 2C5
      Email:         MAILTO:law.recruitment@utoronto.ca

      Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

      The University of Toronto is strongly committed to
      diversity within its community and especially welcomes
      applications from visible minority group members, women,
      Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of
      sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to
      further diversification of ideas.

      All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
      Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Posted 4/16/08