University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
Faculty Appointments

The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law invites applications for up to two tenure-track or tenured positions at the Assistant, Associate or Professor rank (Position Numbers: 15208 and 16921), to begin July 1, 2014. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The Faculty encourages diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to law and especially encourages applications from candidat es whose research and teaching interests focus on private law areas, including business law, corporate and commercial law, trust law, tax law and intellectual property law.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The Faculty is seeking outstanding candidates who will contribute actively to the life of the academic community at the University of Manitoba and beyond. The main criterion is academic excellence, or a demonstrated potential for excellence, as reflected in the candidate's scholarly and teaching record. The successful candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and high quality scholarly research leading to peer assessed publications, as well as for outstanding teaching contributions and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the Faculty, to the University, and/or to the broader community. Applicants must have completed, or be close to completing, graduate studies in law or a related field. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba has approximately 300 J.D. students and an LL.M. program. It is home to the Centre for Human Rights Research, the Asper Chair in International Business and Trade Law and the Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law. A number of journals are based at the Faculty: the Canadian Journal of Human Rights, the only legal periodical in Canada to focus on human rights scholarship; the Manitoba Law Journal and Underneath the Golden Boy, dedicated to publishing reviews of developments in Manitoba case law and statutes; and the Asper Review of International Business & Trade Law. The Faculty is integrating opportunities for J.D. students to experience part of their legal education in French. The University of Manitoba, the province's only research intensive university, has a student population of over 26,000 and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba's capital city (population approximately 800,000). Winnipeg has all the facilities of a major centre, with the atmosphere of a smaller, friendlier city. It has a rich cultural environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, professional sports and ethnic festivals, and offers access to some of the most beautiful lake country and recreational facilities in North America. Excellent private and public schools are available that teach in English, French and other international languages.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Each application should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and prospective research interests, and information regarding teaching experience or potential. Applicants should also arrange to have copies of all academic transcripts and three letters of reference sent directly to the address below. The deadline for receipt of completed applications, including letters of reference is September 16, 2013. The Hiring Committee may consider applications received after that date.

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications, transcripts, and letters of reference should be sent to:

Dean Lorna A. Turnbull c/o Marcia Kort, Confidential Assistant to the Dean
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
Email: Marcia.Kort@umanitoba.ca

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of the "Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information on this opportunity, please visit: http://www.umanitoba.ca/employment