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Associate Professor - Business Law
Date Posted: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 09/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48760
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 at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Business Law. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
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 clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates with research and teaching expertise in the area of Business Law including but not limited to Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, and Securities Law. The successful candidate’s research should be interdisciplinary and draw on economics, finance, accounting, management, political science, philosophy, or data science. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to produce scholarship that is not confined primarily to the law of a single jurisdiction. Jurisdiction specific expertise is valued where it is used to test, refine, or develop broader conceptual, comparative, institutional, or policy arguments.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; 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), and strong letters of reference.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain 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 salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The upper end of the salary range for this position exceeds $200,000 CAD per annum.
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. It 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.
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 https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All application materials must be received by September 15, 2026.
All Qualified Candidates Are Invited To Apply Online By Clicking The Link Below. Your CV And Cover Letter Should Be Uploaded Into The Dedicated Fields. Please Combine Additional Application Materials Into One Or Two Files In PDF/MS Word Format. Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials:
a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; two recent publications; a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; copies of all law and graduate transcripts; and the name and contact information of three references. The Faculty will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Rosenstock, Executive Director, Office of the Dean at michelle.rosenstock@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.
Please note: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the initial screening or assessment of applications; however, all final assessments and hiring decisions are made by the search committee members.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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Date Posted: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 09/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48760
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
All Qualified Candidates Are Invited To Apply Online By Clicking The Link Below. Your CV And Cover Letter Should Be Uploaded Into The Dedicated Fields. Please Combine Additional Application Materials Into One Or Two Files In PDF/MS Word Format. Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials:
a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; two recent publications; a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; copies of all law and graduate transcripts; and the name and contact information of three references. The Faculty will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Rosenstock, Executive Director, Office of the Dean at michelle.rosenstock@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.
Please note: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the initial screening or assessment of applications; however, all final assessments and hiring decisions are made by the search committee members.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment: Political Science, Equity, CAD, Drafting, Social Sciences, Research, Finance, Engineering
Date Posted: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 09/15/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 48760
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
All Qualified Candidates Are Invited To Apply Online By Clicking The Link Below. Your CV And Cover Letter Should Be Uploaded Into The Dedicated Fields. Please Combine Additional Application Materials Into One Or Two Files In PDF/MS Word Format. Applicants Must Submit The Following Materials:
a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; two recent publications; a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; copies of all law and graduate transcripts; and the name and contact information of three references. The Faculty will request letters of recommendation from references at a later stage of the search process.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Rosenstock, Executive Director, Office of the Dean at michelle.rosenstock@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.
Please note: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the initial screening or assessment of applications; however, all final assessments and hiring decisions are made by the search committee members.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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