Research Associate (Limited Term - One Year)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Faculty of Law offers a one-year term position as a Research Associate in the Junior Indigenous Scholars Program. The role focuses on research in Indigenous law, providing mentorship and integration into the law community. Applicants should have an LL.B. or J.D. and a strong commitment to Indigenous issues.

Qualifications

• Evidence of research experience, preferably in Indigenous issues.
• Academic record indicating future promise as a legal scholar.
• Strong interest in academic career and Indigenous issues.

Responsibilities

• Research in Indigenous peoples’ law and authoring a scholarly work.
• Participate in faculty activities, including workshops and conferences.
• Support teaching in an Indigenous Law course.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

LL.B. or J.D. degree

LLM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 06/06/2025
Req ID:43312
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About Us
The 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. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are complimented by its many legal clinics and public interest Programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the elegant, state-of–the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your Opportunity
The Junior Indigenous Scholars Program funds one Research Associate for a one-year term, to gain research, writing, and teaching experience and prepare for an academic career at a law school. We prioritize hiring a Scholar who will contribute to faculty diversity, and, in particular, whose research interests focus on issues related to Indigenous matters.

The purpose of the program is to support outstanding aspiring legal scholars. The successful applicant will be mentored by Professor John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, who will provide guidance and support. The position includes workspace and library research support. Scholars will be fully integrated into the Faculty of Law community and will be given the opportunity to present a paper to a faculty audience.

Your Responsibilities

• Research in Indigenous peoples’ law or state law relating to Indigenous peoples and authoring of one work of original scholarship with a view to achieving publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Participation in the intellectual life of the law school, including faculty workshops, seminar series and conferences.
• Supporting Professor Borrows’ teaching and/or delivering a class in an Indigenous Law course.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• The successful candidate must possess an LL.B. or J.D. degree. An LLM degree is considered a desirable asset.
  
  

Experience

• Evidence of research experience, preferably in Indigenous issues, including by way of course paper(s), independent research project(s) and/or an LLM thesis.
• Academic record that indicates future promise as a legal scholar.
• Demonstrated interest in Indigenous issues, culture and language; experience/background with Indigenous community work, including “learning on the land,” is considered an asset.
• Possess a strong interest in an academic career.
  
  

Skills

• Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly motivated with strong initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
  
  

Note: This posting is for a one (1) year term position.

Closing Date:06/20/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $52,574 - $98,576
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching