Assistant Professor, Business Law - University of Toronto, Toronto

Role Overview

The Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position as an Assistant Professor in Business Law. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's leading law schools, contributing to both innovative research and dedicated teaching within a dynamic academic environment in Toronto. The anticipated start date for this role is July 1, 2027.

The Jackman Faculty of Law, one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto, is renowned for its collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching opportunities. Located in the elegant, state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto, the faculty offers an exciting environment working with a diverse student population. Toronto, as Canada's economic and intellectual hub, provides unparalleled access to policy and decision-makers, making it a vibrant and cosmopolitan city for academic pursuits.

Skills and Experience

The University of Toronto seeks candidates who demonstrate an exceptional record of excellence in both research and teaching, particularly within the field of Business Law.

• Hold a JD or equivalent degree.
• A doctoral degree, earned by the time of the appointment or shortly thereafter, is preferred.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Research and teaching expertise in Business Law, including but not limited to Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, and Securities Law.
• Ability to produce interdisciplinary scholarship that draws on economics, finance, accounting, management, political science, philosophy, or data science.
• Demonstrated ability to produce scholarship not confined primarily to the law of a single jurisdiction, valuing jurisdiction-specific expertise where it tests, refines, or develops broader conceptual, comparative, institutional, or policy arguments.

Evidence of research excellence is crucial for this faculty position and can be demonstrated through various accomplishments.

• Record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards.
• Submitted research statement.
• Presentations at significant conferences.
• Awards and accolades.
• Strong endorsements from referees.

Excellence in teaching is equally important and will be assessed through a comprehensive review of teaching accomplishments and related activities.

• Teaching accomplishments.
• Teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
• Evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities such as performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.
• Strong letters of reference.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As an Assistant Professor at the Jackman Faculty of Law, the successful candidate will engage in core academic responsibilities that drive both scholarly advancement and student learning.

• Pursue innovative and independent research.
• Establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
• Be assigned a teaching and service load within the faculty.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. 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. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by September 15, 2026.

• 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.
• Copies of all law and graduate transcripts.
• 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.

Please note that 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. The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.