Research Assistant - BB - tg

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking a Legal Educator for the Access to Justice Education Initiative. This part-time role includes research on access to justice, stakeholder liaison, and curriculum development. The ideal candidate must have expertise in legal education and strong research and project coordination skills. Start date is September 19, 2025, with a competitive hourly salary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in access to justice or legal education.
• Strong research, writing, and project coordination skills.
• Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on access to justice competencies.
• Liaise with stakeholders across institutions.
• Identify resources on access to justice education.
• Identify curricular gaps and develop new instructional content.
• Coordinate peer review and disseminate educational materials.
• Contribute to the evaluation of program outcomes.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Project coordination

Professional proficiency in English

Education

Training in access to justice or related fields

Job description

About the Project

The Access to Justice Education Initiative is a national project funded by the Canadian Bar Association Law for the Future Fund. It responds to longstanding calls from the legal profession and access to justice advocates to enhance teaching in that area and better prepare law students and legal professionals to meet the needs of underserved communities.

Despite growing awareness of access to justice challenges in Canada, legal education remains uneven in its treatment of this issue. This initiative aims to address this disparity. Through research, collaboration, and the development of open-access educational materials, the project will identify core competencies for people-centred access to justice lawyering, support their integration into curricula across the country, and develop an independent course to fill the gaps. The ultimate goal is to develop a certification that would be awarded to students upon completion of specific milestones in access to justice within their program.

The project is led by a team of legal scholars across the country.

Position Summary

The project team is seeking a Legal Educator to support the planning, development, and administration of the Access to Justice Education Initiative. Working closely with the project leads, the Legal Educator will:

• Conduct research on access to justice competencies and educational pathways in Canadian law schools.
• Liaise with stakeholders and collaborators across institutions.
• Identify existing resources on access to justice education and teaching.
• Identify curricular gaps and develop new instructional content.
• Coordinate peer review and dissemination of these educational materials.
• Contribute to the evaluation of program outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Training and/or demonstrated expertise in access to justice, legal education, or related fields.
• Strong research, writing, and project coordination skills.
• Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Assets:

• Studies in law, education, or a related discipline.
• Experience in curriculum development or legal instruction.
• Knowledge of French (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, Indigenous, or community-based approaches to justice.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents on Workday before September 28, 2025:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A copy of your transcript from your university studies.

References may be requested at a later stage from selected candidates. Selected candidates will be invited to an interview. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Employment Equity

We are committed to equity and diversity and value academic rigour and excellence. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary: $29.87

Hours per Week: 15 (Part time)

Location: Day, Chancellor, Hall

Supervisor: Assistant Professor

Position Start Date: 2025-09-19

Position End Date: 2026-08-31

Deadline to Apply: 2025-09-30

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].