Posted 11/20/07
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF LAW
Hans and Tamar Oppenheimer Chair
in Public International Law
Entry-level Tenure-track Professorship Position in Law
Applications are currently invited for The Hans and Tamar
Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law, as well as
for an entry-level tenure-track professorship position at
the Faculty of Law, McGill University.
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF LAW:
The Faculty of Law at McGill University was established in
1848. Through its research programs and pedagogical
initiatives, it reflects a central commitment to the study
of legal traditions, comparative law and the
internationalization of law. In conjunction with this
overarching mission for the study of law at McGill
University, four areas of academic priority have been
identified by the Faculty: Transsystemic Legal Education;
Trade, Mobility and Enterprise; Public Policy and Private
Resources; and Human Rights and Legal Pluralism.
OPPENHEIMER CHAIR IN PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW:
The purpose of the Chair is to reinforce a Canadian locus
for the study and research of international law, with
particular attention to the relationship between
international legal obligations and domestic law. Through
his or her engagement in teaching and research in public
international law, the chairholder will advance the
understanding of theoretical and practical dimensions of
the implementation of international treaty, customary and
other obligations in domestic law with due regard to the
constitutional setting in federal and unitary states. The
chairholder will teach undergraduate students and graduate
students at the master and doctoral levels in the Faculty
of Law and will be invited to take a leadership role in
research in these fields. In addition to a proven record as
a teacher and a scholar, the successful candidate would
ideally have experience interacting with international
organizations and national governments. The position is
tenured and the Chair is fully endowed.
ENTRY-LEVEL TENURE-TRACK PROFESSORSHIP POSITION IN LAW:
Subject to budgetary approval by University authorities,
the Faculty of Law is offering one entry level, tenure-
track professorship in Law and invites applications from
candidates with a strong commitment to innovation and
excellence in teaching and research, and who will make a
creative contribution to the governance of the Faculty and
the University. This appointment is expected to commence
July 1, 2008 or soon thereafter.
Candidates must envisage teaching and research in several
substantive fields of law and we encourage diverse
approaches to law, legal research and legal education.
Candidates with demonstrated expertise in criminal law are
particularly encouraged to apply.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must envisage teaching and research in several
substantive fields of law and we encourage diverse
approaches to law, legal research and legal education.
Given the bilingual environment of our Faculty, successful
candidates will be expected to evaluate written and oral
work presented in both English and French.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications and nominations, including a detailed cover
letter, a curriculum vitae, up to three samples of
published research and the names and addresses of three
referees, must be submitted no later than January 7, 2008.
Applications should be mailed to:
CONTACT: Professor Daniel Jutras
Chair - Staff Appointments Committee
Faculty of Law
McGill University
3644 Peel Street
Montreal, Quebec
Canada, H3A 1W9
Please note the Faculty does not accept applications sent
by electronic mail.
For more information and to see the complete postings,
visit:
http://www.mcgill.ca/law/employment/
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