Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Law and Philosophy

Date Posted: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48761
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Department: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law and the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invite applications from outstanding scholars for a full-time tenure stream position held jointly in the Faculty of Law (51%) and the Department of Philosophy (49%) in Law and Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This position is being advertised concurrently with the Associate Professor - Law and Philosophy position (req 49534); however, only one appointment will be made. To be considered for this role and/or Associate Professor - Law and Philosophy (req 49534), you must submit a separate application for each posting.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold a JD or equivalent degree.

A doctoral degree, earned by the time of the appointment or shortly thereafter, is preferred.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in both Law and Philosophy.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference.

Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The expected salary range is $145,000-$180,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

ABOUT US

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. It offers opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the excitement of working with a diverse student population. Jackman Law's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an intellectual leader in the field. 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. For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 2, 2026.

Applicants must submit the following materials: a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; two writing samples; a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; copies of all law and graduate transcripts; and the name and contact information of three references.

The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted.

Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

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