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Description
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track academic position in the area of business law, including for example, business associations and corporate law, deals and transactions, securities law, Indigenous Economic Development Law, and related subjects.
While it is anticipated that this appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), we will consider appointing established scholars at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure) if the successful candidate brings a significant and ongoing program of research to the University of Calgary. The anticipated start date for the appointment is July 1, 2027.
Associated Responsibilities
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research, and service while contributing to an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the desire and potential to initiate and produce high-impact research and scholarship. The candidate's research interests should align with their teaching interests, and an active research agenda is expected of all members of Faculty. In addition, we are especially interested in candidates with the ability to supervise graduate students.
The successful candidate will participate in Faculty and university service. They will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment to constructive participation in the life of the Faculty of Law and within the University and the broader professional community.
Position Requirements, Qualifications, Skills and Achievements Required for the Appointment
Candidates must have a JD or LLB degree together with an advanced degree in Law or a related field and, in most cases, will have completed or be close to completing a PhD, SJD, or its equivalent, in law or a related field, at the time of appointment. Commensurate experience in lieu of a PhD may be considered where clear promise of research and publication potential has been established.
Candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellence in teaching, or clear evidence of the potential to succeed in teaching.
- An interest in incorporating practice integrated or experiential learning in the classroom.
- A proven record of research excellence and publications, or clear evidence of the potential to succeed in research and publishing.
- An ability to establish effective relationships and to represent and promote the Faculty of Law at the university, and within the wider legal community.
- Evidence of the potential to supervise graduate students.
A successful candidate at the Associate Professor level must also have a demonstrated track-record of sustained high-quality publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a record of excellence in University-level teaching, and graduate student supervision.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/18364686-assistant-or-associate-professor-faculty-of-law
Electronic applications are required. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):
- A cover letter and curriculum vitae, including relevant academic, research, and professional experience.
- A statement of research agenda including interests, accomplishments, and plans for future projects and grant applications (maximum 2 pages).
- A statement of teaching experience and interests as well as teaching philosophy (maximum of 2 pages total).
- Two representative scholarly publications or, where publications are not available, other samples of written work.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as evaluations), or, if no formal teaching experience, then evidence of teaching potential.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide three confidential letters of reference and their law and graduate school transcripts.
Within your application, indicate the rank for which you are applying.
Applications are accepted until the position is filled, but the Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2026.
About the Faculty of Law
The University of Calgary Faculty of Law offers a JD, thesis and course-based LLMs, and a PhD in law. The Faculty of Law also has a post-graduate Certificate in the area of Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (NREEL) and several joint degree programs, as well as a Foreign Trained Lawyer Program (FTLP). Together with the Faculty of Social Work, the Faculty of Law is home to the new Centre for Transformation, funded by a grant from the Alberta Law Foundation.
The Faculty of Law has a number of clinical programs, including the Student Legal Assistance, Business Venture, and Public Interest Law Clinics, as well as a strong commitment to mooting and advocacy.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The Faculty of Law has a Specialist in Indigenous Reconciliation and Education, and is committed to implementing the university's Indigenous Strategy.
In addition, the Faculty of Law is committed to supporting interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and teaching. Current faculty members work, for example, with the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, the School of Public Policy, the Haskayne Business School, and the Faculty of Arts (among others).
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([contact details available in the full listing]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([contact details available in the full listing]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Law, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
