Canada Research Chair Constitutional Pluralism

Lead constitutional pluralism research at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, examining multiple legal orders within Canada’s constitutional frameworks.This Tier 2 Canada Research Chair invites an original research program on constitutional pluralism. The successful candidate will examine Indigenous, federal, provincial, and international legal systems. They will build collaborations within the Faculty, across the University, and with external partners and communities. Support is available through the Wahkohtowin Law & Governance Lodge and Centre for Constitutional Studies.Key Responsibilities:
Lead an original constitutional pluralism research programExamine coexistence, interaction, and negotiation among multiple legal ordersBuild collaborations across the University and with external partnersContribute to JD and graduate curriculumParticipate in Faculty and University governanceRequirements:
Doctorate in law or cognate discipline nearly completedResearch excellence in constitutional law and legal pluralismAbility to teach JD law coursesAbility to supervise and teach LLM or PhD candidatesFewer than ten years since first independent academic appointmentAdvance constitutional pluralism scholarship through research, teaching, collaboration, and engagement at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.
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