Faculty Member, College of Law

Usask; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package: dental

Health and extended vision care

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track position in the College of Law. Appointments are expected at the Assistant Professor level, with consideration for Associate Professor for an established scholar who brings an ongoing research program, and teaching in both the core first-year program and in their areas of specialization.

Start date anticipated July 1, 2027. The College emphasizes teaching excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with

Qualifications

• JD/LLB required; post-graduate degree in Law preferred
• Strong research potential and publication track record
• Experience teaching in a law school and in first-year courses

Responsibilities

• Teach in area of specialization and a major compulsory subject and/or first-year program
• Develop and maintain an ongoing research program
• Engage with students through the classroom and supervision of graduate researchers

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

JD/LLB

PhD in Law or related

Job description

Faculty Member, College of Law

The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan invites candidates to apply for one tenure-track position. The Search Committee is interested in hearing from all exceptional candidates, but we are especially interested in applicants with expertise in the following areas: 1) law and technology and 2) business law (especially contracts and corporate law). Additional expertise or interest in intellectual property law would be an added benefit.

While it is anticipated that this appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, the College is willing to recruit established scholars at the Associate Professor level if the successful candidate brings a significant and ongoing program of research to the College. The College is committed to the teacher‑scholar model and has a commitment to high‑quality teaching and expects its researchers to engage with our students in the classroom. Consequently, in addition to teaching in their area of specialization, the successful candidate will be expected to teach in a major compulsory subject and/or in the first‑year program. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence their employment on July 1, 2027.

The College of Law is the oldest law school in western Canada, and has provided public service, innovative legal education and high‑quality legal scholarship to the province, Canada and beyond since 1912. We graduate leaders in a host of different areas with alumni holding judicial, political, academic, and private and public sector positions at the highest levels in several different regions within the country and beyond. The law school is committed to providing its students with rich experiential learning opportunities. Our faculty members are award‑winning teachers and researchers, recognized for their teaching innovation and effectiveness and their major research contributions. The College has embraced the interdisciplinary opportunities presented by being part of a major research‑intensive university. This fact is reflected in the value the law school attributes to the creation and dissemination of diverse forms of knowledge and the use of that knowledge to better the human condition.

The College of Law has strengths in several fields, including dispute resolution, constitutional law, criminal law, Aboriginal & Indigenous law, business law, and access to justice. The College hosts two important centres, the Indigenous Law Centre and CREATE Justice. The Indigenous Law Centre has led research and programs in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law for over 50 years and CREATE Justice is a major leader in access to justice. The College boasts three major endowed chairs, the Ariel F. Sallows Chair in Human Rights, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, and the most recently endowed Estey Chair in Business Law. These chairs allow us to bring distinguished scholars from Canada and around the world to the University thus enriching the academic life of the College. In addition, College faculty also include the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law as well as the Buckwold/Milani Scholar in Commercial Law.

The College offers a thesis‑based LL.M. degree that attracts promising new researchers, providing faculty with the opportunity to engage in graduate supervision. Some special case PhD students have also been admitted, some of whom have completed their programs and now hold tenured/tenure‑track faculty positions in universities. In addition, the College actively pursues world‑renowned academics to present seminars on a wide array of issues and annually plays host to major conferences and workshops. There are opportunities for significant interdisciplinary partnerships between the College and other academic units on campus, specifically the Graduate Schools of Public Policy, Public Health, and Environment and Sustainability. Consequently, scholars who work in these areas may find the prospect of collaboration with members of the University’s academic community particularly appealing.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

• This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan, a pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long‑term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Assistant Professor: $113,527 to $135,535

Associate Professor: $135,535 to $157,543

If you wish to apply, you must hold a JD/LLB and a post‑graduate degree in Law with a strong preference for a PhD in Law or a PhD in another relevant discipline. Commensurate experience in lieu of a PhD may be considered where clear promise of research and publication potential has been established. Applicants must provide a current C.V., three academic letters of reference, samples of peer‑reviewed publications, and copies of both peer and student teaching evaluations if available. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The College will begin considering applications in January 2027. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency or work eligibility.

The College is particularly interested in receiving applications from Indigenous candidates and is committed to supporting career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to ensure we reflect the community we serve.

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, contact us for assistance.