Faculty of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies

Legal Studies program

Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track

Competition Number: UOIT10-05

We invite you to consider joining the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology’s (UOIT) globally trained faculty as we further our reputation as a leading learning environment that delivers innovative research.

UOIT is committed to a technology-enhanced Mobile Learning environment in which every student uses a laptop computer and all faculty members teach using a laptop computer.

The Faculty of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies is accepting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant/associate professor in the field of human rights and the law commencing July 1, 2010. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in any area pertaining to legal studies, including law and society, law and justice, or jurisprudence that is relevant to social science.

Candidates may have an active research agenda in any area related to legal studies, such as family law, labour and employment law, law and social policy, feminist legal studies, social welfare law, and access to justice. We are particularly interested in a candidate who can contribute to the establishment and growth of the Faculty’s Legal Studies program. The faculty member will be expected to: conduct research; teach undergraduate courses at all levels; provide student advisement; and participate fully in the life of the Faculty and the University.

Applicants with innovative areas of research are encouraged to apply. This position is pending budgetary approval.

The Faculty of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies offers Honours Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication, Criminology and Justice Studies, Legal Studies, Public Policy, and a Masters of Arts (MA) in Criminology. The ability to teach core areas such as legal theory, diversity and law, law and social change, or women in conflict with the law would also be considered an asset. Refer to www.criminologyandjustice.uoit.ca for more information about the Faculty.

UOIT opened in September, 2003. Our educational philosophy has a 21st-century vision of teaching and learning that challenges, encourages innovation, and connects faculty, students and community, while respecting the best practices and traditions of Canada’s established universities.

The members of the Faculty have distinguished national and international reputations as researchers committed to high-quality research. They conduct collaborative research within the faculty, with other faculties, with other universities, and in the local and greater Toronto communities.

Review of applications will begin on April 5, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Send electronically a formal letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and an outline of present and future research agenda, and the names of three referees to: careers@uoit.ca Please indicate the competition number in the subject line of the e-mail. Please ensure that letters from referees that are sent separately also have the competition number stated in the email subject line.

The University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology is strongly committed to diversity within its community, and welcomes applications from qualified visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further the diversification of ideas. The University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology is located in a region experiencing one of the highest growth rates both in Canada and globally. UOIT also offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live near one of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.