Assistant Professor - Tenure-track position - Common Law Section
About The Position
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, is looking to fill a tenure-track position in the Common Law Section for July 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those with expertise and research interests in Indigenous legal orders, Indigenous peoples and the law, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Informed by Hoop 1 of the uOttawa Indigenous Action Plan (https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/indigenous/indigenous-affairs/indigenous-action-plan), the University is prioritizing applications from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in common law or equivalent, together with a PhD in law or a related discipline (or PhD nearing completion) or an LLM.
- PhD candidates nearing completion of their program must provide a letter from their supervisor confirming that their thesis will be submitted prior to the start of employment.
- Proven research expertise and interest in Indigenous legal orders, Indigenous peoples and the law, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Excellent university record, extensive experience in research and publication, including external research scholarships or eligibility for such scholarships, capacity for excellence in teaching, and participation in academic life and faculty governance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Passive knowledge of Canada’s other official language is compulsory for tenure.
Responsibilities
- teaching
- active participation in research
- a personal commitment to the English Common Law program, the faculty and the University
- thesis and research paper supervision
Benefits
- long-term disability insurance
- basic group life insurance
- health insurance
- University of Ottawa pension plan
- optional life insurance
- reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
