University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law at Allard Hall
Assistant or Associate Professor Appointment

The Faculty of Law of the University of British Columbia invites applications for up to two full time tenure-track or tenured appointments, at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, expected to commence July 1, 2014, subject to negotiation with the successful candidate(s).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The Faculty seeks emerging scholars with demonstrated potential for international profile and leadership for appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor. Absent exceptional circumstances, an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent law degree plus relevant advanced graduate level education will be required. The successful candidate will have an outstanding academic record with a record of scholarship and a research plan that demonstrates the potential to contribute to the internationally acclaimed record of research and scholarship of one of Canada's premier law schools.

There are no subject area limits for the search process. The Faculty particularly encourages candidates whose work focuses on family law, commercial law (domestic and/or international financial regulation), constitutional law, human rights (domestic and/or international), labour and employment law, and law and medicine. The Faculty also strongly encourages applicants with expertise in these or other core law school subjects who also have a demonstrated interest in: (1) Korean legal studies; (2) quantitative research methods; and/or (3) comparative research involving India. Applicants with a record of accomplishment in Korean legal studies may be considered through additional procedures for appointment to a professorship in Korean Legal Studies. More information about the Faculty's hiring interests may be posted from time to time at http://www.law.ubc.ca/faculty/jobs/index.html.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will be expected to establish a highly productive scholarly agenda including the development of research relationships with researchers across Canada and internationally, to provide effective teaching and mentoring of J.D. and graduate students, to contribute to the core curriculum of the Faculty, and to take on a leadership role appropriate for the appointed rank. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications of the candidate.

ABOUT THE LAW SCHOOL: UBC Law at Allard Hall, one of Canada's leading law schools, is committed to being one of the world's great centres for legal education and research. As part of an outstanding public university situated in one of the most open, diverse and beautiful cities in the world, we offer an inspiring environment that combines rigorous professional legal training with an awareness of the role of law in society.

The Faculty offers a varied program of instruction in a broad array of legal fields to academically talented and diverse law students in the J.D., LL.M. and Ph.D. programs. Our faculty members encourage students to develop creative and effective approaches to legal analysis and problem solving. As researchers, faculty members are engaged with and connected to academics, practitioners, and policy-makers around the globe, and are committed to ensuring that their research makes a difference. The Faculty is housed in a new state-of-the-art law building, Allard Hall, designed to fully support teaching and research. More information about the Faculty of Law can be found at http://www.law.ubc.ca and http://www.law.ubc.ca/strategic_plan/index.html

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating interest in a tenure-track or tenured appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor that identifies your academic and research accomplishments and any teaching experience; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) your undergraduate, law and graduate transcripts; (4) the names and contact information for four individuals who you have asked to submit letters of reference; (5) two or three representative scholarly publications or, where publications are not available, samples of your written work; and (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as evaluations, if available. Publications will not be returned and incomplete applications may not be accepted. Reference letters should be sent directly by referees to the Appointments Committee. While unofficial academic transcripts may be submitted with the candidate's initial application, official academic transcripts will be required before appointment.

Electronic applications are required. These can be submitted to appointments@law.ubc.ca. Where necessary, application materials can be mailed to:

Dean Mary Anne Bobinski
Faculty of Law at Allard Hall
University of British Columbia
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, B.C. V6T1Z1

The deadline for applications and references is October 13, 2013. The Faculty may choose to review additional applications after that date, at its discretion. Successful candidates ordinarily would begin their faculty positions at UBC on July 1, 2014.

UBC hires on the basis of merit, is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community, and seeks to recruit candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.