Research Associate - Full Time / À Temps Plein

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. Jackman Law’s rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. Jackman Law is housed in the elegant, state-of–the-art Jackman Law Building alongside two historical buildings, Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. The Junior Indigenous Scholars Program funds one Research Associate for a one-year term, to gain research, writing, and teaching experience and prepare for an academic career at a law school. We prioritize hiring a Scholar who will contribute to faculty diversity, and, in particular, whose research interests focus on issues related to Indigenous matters.
The purpose of the program is to support outstanding aspiring legal scholars. The successful applicant will be mentored by Professor John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, who will provide guidance and support. The position includes workspace and library research support. Scholars will be fully integrated into the Jackman Law community and will be given the opportunity to present a paper to a faculty audience.
Research in Indigenous peoples’ law or state law relating to Indigenous peoples and authoring of one work of original scholarship with a view to achieving publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Supporting Professor Borrows’ teaching and/or delivering a class in an Indigenous Law course.
An LLM degree is considered a desirable asset.

Evidence of research experience, preferably in Indigenous issues, including by way of course paper(s), independent research project(s) and/or an LLM thesis.
Academic record that indicates future promise as a legal scholar.
Demonstrated interest in Indigenous issues, culture and language; experience/background with Indigenous community work, including “learning on the land,” is considered an asset.
Possess a strong interest in an academic career.
Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills.
Employee Group: Research Associate
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $53,520 - $100,350
Research Administration & Teaching